Supplier Diversity

Sentara Health is committed to providing opportunities for qualified diverse businesses to compete for and deliver products and services to Sentara Health. Sentara Health's Supplier Diversity Program enhances the company's corporate commitment to diversity and inclusion throughout its workforce, patient population, and the communities it serves.

Sentara Supplier Diversity Program FAQs

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What types of goods and services does Sentara purchase?

Sentara purchases a wide variety of goods and services. Examples include:

Supply Chain:

Physician preference products (i.e. surgical & procedural implants)
Patient care supplies and instruments
Medical equipment
Nursing products
Laboratory products

Operations:

Construction services
Facilities maintenance
Temporary staffing
Technology services

Distribution Partners:

Owens & Minor
Cardinal Health
Medline
Henry Schein

What certifications does Sentara accept towards its Supplier Diversity Program?

Currently, Sentra recognizes the following certifications:

Minority Business Enterprise (NMSDC)
Women Business Enterprise (WBENC)
Disabled Owned Business Enterprise (USBLN)
Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SBA)
Veteran Business Enterprise (SBA)
National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
HUBZone (SBA)
Woman Owned Small Business (SBA)
Small Business (SBA)
State and local certifying agencies

How do I register as a supplier with Sentara?

Registering as a supplier with Sentara will add your company's information to our database. Our end users utilize this information to identify potential suppliers for business opportunities.

To register, visit www.sentarasupplychain.com and click on Supplier Connection
Select the blue button that reads "Register Online"
This will take you to our registration portal through Supplier Gateway

Is there a fee to register?

Do I need to submit a copy of my certification?

What if my company is not certified as a diverse supplier?

Does registration as a supplier guarentee business with Sentara?

Does Sentara post opportunities?

Is the Supplier Diversity Program responsible for making purchasing decisions?

Who do I contact with questions regarding Sentara's Supplier Diversity Program?

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