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Supplier Diversity

Hitachi Data Systems recognizes the value of diverse suppliers and working with diverse suppliers is an integral part of our strategic sourcing and procurement processes. Hitachi Data Systems is committed to promoting relationships with minority-, woman-, and disabled-owned suppliers as well as small businesses (collectively called “diverse suppliers”). Hitachi Data Systems continually seeks the best service, quality, and value at the best cost by building mutually beneficial relationships with a broad and diverse supplier base.

We believe that supplier diversity provides us with a significant position of strength from which to support our clients and perform in the markets we serve. Our Supplier Diversity Program is founded on three basic operating principles:

• Providing business opportunities for diverse businesses and ensuring that they have fair access to bid and contract opportunities.
• Growing the amount of quality products and services we procure directly from diverse suppliers, or indirectly through companies who share our commitment to diversity.
• Communicating the value of supplier diversity, both internally and externally.

How to register

Hitachi Data Systems is committed to working with qualified suppliers who fully meet the criteria established in our Supplier Diversity Program. We welcome all potential suppliers who can add value to our products and fulfill our requirements on a competitive basis. However, we cannot promise to transact business with all suppliers who contact us. If you are interested in registering as a diverse supplier, please confirm that your company meets the qualifying requirements below before submitting a supplier profile form. Requirements include qualifying and certifying as a diverse supplier, offering goods and services purchased by Hitachi Data Systems, and being prepared to qualify as a Hitachi Data Systems supplier.

Does your company qualify as a minority-, woman-, or disabled-owned business?
To qualify, an independent, third-party agency must certify that your business is at least 51% owned by a minority individual or group, and that the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more of those individuals. This includes persons who are:

• African American
• Asian/Pacific Islander
• Hispanic
• Native American
• Asian Indian
• Women
• Disabled

Is your company a certified M/WBE or DBE?
Certification is an essential component of Hitachi Data Systems’ Supplier Diversity effort. “Certification” means that an independent, third-party agency has reviewed the ownership and management status of your business and verified that it is minority-, woman-, or disabled-owned. For more information on certification, please contact one of the following organizations, which may be able to assist with the certification process:

• National Minority Supplier Development Council
• National Women Business Owners Corporation
• Women's Business Enterprise National Council
• Association for Service Disabled Veterans

Does your company offer products and services within the commodities purchased by Hitachi Data Systems?
Products and/or services for which Hitachi Data Systems purchases or contracts:

• Consulting and business services
• Consumables
• Facilities
• Hardware
• Marketing and creative services
• Software

Is your company ready to qualify as a supplier?
Hitachi Data Systems will analyze a number of issues as part of our procurement and vendor qualification process. Following are some of the items we will review:

• Type of work
  Is the work and project size reasonable for a company of your size and track record to pursue?
• Liability insurance
  Is your coverage in line with large company expectations? Do you have the appropriate insurance certificates?
• Service level agreement
  Can you meet the deadlines and highest service levels that are standard for your industry?
• Type of company
  Is your company privately held? Do you have complete financial statements?
• Form of contract
  Hitachi Data Systems typically utilizes our own contracts. Are you prepared to review and utilize these standard agreements?
• Background checks
  Are you currently conducting full background checks on all employees and contractors? Can you do so, if required?
• Pricing
  Do you fully understand the pricing of all components of the goods and services you are selling? Can you be profitable with competitive adjustments to your current pricing models?

It is critical that minority-, woman-, and disabled-owned business enterprises (MWDBEs) and other small businesses address these and similar issues in advance, so that they do not become obstacles during the limited timeframe of an RFP or sourcing event.

Supplier Registration Form

  Complete the Hitachi Data Systems Supplier Registration Form  

Once your company has been added to our database, we will be able to contact you regarding potential business opportunities in your field as opportunities are identified.

Please Note – completing and submitting the Supplier Registration Form is not a guarantee of future business or bidding opportunities. The information submitted is NOT considered confidential.
 

Contact us

To learn more about the Hitachi Data Systems Supplier Diversity Program, please contact us:
 

SupplierDiversity@hds.com

Hitachi Data Systems Supplier Diversity Program Administrator
750 Central Expressway
Mail Stop 32-72
Santa Clara, CA 95050