GB Manufacturing Company Purchasing is committed to helping suppliers have a mutually beneficial business relationship with GB Manufacturing Co. Purchasing can assist suppliers by identifying potential opportunities, sharing supplier information based on company policies and buying procedures. Working with Purchasing ensures the prospective suppliers have the greatest opportunity to succeed at doing business with GB Manufacturing Company.

What we expect from a supplier:

Quality - GB MFG CO. sets high standards of performance for itself and the products and services we produce.

Distribution/Delivery - Suppliers must ensure timely distribution and shipment of all items.

Financial Stability - Suppliers must have a adequate financial resources and references to produce and deliver products or services to GB MFG CO. when awarded a bid.

Technology - GB MFG CO. looks favorably upon companies who take advantage of the use of technology to maintain a competetive edge.

Ethical Business Conduct - Suppliers must support GB MFG CO.'s commitment to uphold and maintain high standards in all of its business dealings.

Cost Savings - GB MFG CO. appreciates suppliers who continually look for ways to lower cost through savings in all areas.

Customer Service - GB MFG CO. looks for suppliers who will extend the same or better customer service goals and objectives.

Minority/Women & Persons with Disability Enterprieses are required to have third part MW/DV BE Certification.

What Suppliers can expect from GB Manufacturing Company:

Information - GB MFG CO. will provide suppliers with as much information as possible on how the purchasing process works, as well as specific requirements of a project.

Access - GB MFG CO. wil make every attempt to provide suppliers with the appropriate purchaser for the product or service.

Fair Treatment - GB MFG CO. processes are set up to ensure fair and equal treatment so suppliers can fully participate int he purchasing and contracting process.

Feedback - GB MFG CO. will inform potential suppliers as quickly as possible if their products or services are a match for GB Maunfacturing Company.

Application:

Suppliers interested in doing business with GB Manufacturing Company should complete the Potential Suppier Application

For information regarding Diversity suppliers, please review the additional information listed below.

Information on supplier businesses will be maintained in a database for one year from the date of receipt of supplier information. At the end of the period it will be the suppliers responsibility to contact purchasing to request that the be maintained in the database for an additional year. It is also the suppliers responsibility to keep GB Manufacturing Company informed of any changes in a companies status and/or contract information.

GB Manufacturing Company Supplier Diversity Program:

The GB Manufacturing Company Diversity Supplier Program provides a means of fostering economic growth within the business community and brings more diversity entrepreneurs into the mainstream of America free enterprise system. The objective of the GB Manufacturing Company Diversity Supplier Program is to expand our purchasing relationship with minority-owned, women-owned, disabled veteran owned business concerns.

GB Manufacturing Company recognizes the value of diversity and actively seeks opportunities to create diverse supplier partnerships. We recognize that having a diverse supplier base facilitates mutual success, and increses product value and customer satisfaction. The diversity of our suppliers is essential to our ongoing success as a global supplier and is a major factor in our ability to adapt to the global marketplace. We are committed to maintaining a diverse supplier base, and continue to implement business practices that will provide equal access to procurement opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses.