Our procurement team serves all brands within IBM® and provides procurement services to external clients. We create value by managing costs, mitigating risks, delivering on time, and continuously identifying ways to improve our stakeholders’ satisfaction while supporting their strategies.
As a founding member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), IBM requires its suppliers to demonstrate a commitment to supply chain responsibility. This also includes addressing risks in the supply chain while showcasing a commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
IBM is committed to responsibly sourcing 3TG minerals (tantalum, tin, tungsten and gold) and cobalt used in its products and we continue to invest in the Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Network (RSBN) to improve mineral transparency, traceability and accountability.
IBM recognizes a diverse supplier base is integral to profitability and strategic goals, solidifying the connection between customer satisfaction and market success. We encourage diverse suppliers who bring value to our supply chain, to participate in our procurement process.
See the compliance guidelines, terms and conditions and more, to help suppliers do business with IBM Procurement.
Leverage the various applications available to streamline the procurement process and offer support to suppliers.
As the first step in the process, it is imperative that you make sure that your company complies with the principles and conditions outlined in the Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct (link resides outside of ibm.com) before applying to become a supplier to IBM.
Submit an online request with your company profile, current Dun & Bradstreet report (link resides outside of ibm.com), or the last 3 years’ financial statement and explain how you can provide world-class service but note that this doesn't guarantee IBM supplier status.
Upon receiving your profile, financial information and write-up, an IBM sourcing team member will contact you. If you qualify as an IBM supplier, you will receive an invitation to register in our network, which includes accepting our terms and conditions and completing a questionnaire(s).
If your company qualifies as a minority supplier, we recommend that you refer to Supplier Diversity to determine eligibility and to register as a diverse supplier. Proceed with step 4 only if you have successfully completed step 3 and have become an IBM supplier.