Supplier Vision
Infoblox is committed to inclusive sourcing practices. We actively seek to identify and engage qualified diverse suppliers whose capabilities align with our business needs. All suppliers are evaluated based on standard procurement criteria such as cost, quality, reliability, and performance. Diversity status may be considered as a positive, non-decisive factor when qualifications are otherwise substantially equal.
Though we are committed to promoting supplier diversity, finally awarding the contracts/business to vendors is purely based on merit and business needs.
Thoughts from Leadership
“Supplier Diversity is a business strategy of Infoblox that emphasizes building a broad and inclusive supplier base to support innovation, resiliency, and market competitiveness. We seek to include qualified diverse suppliers where there is a strong business alignment with our procurement needs. These partnerships contribute to local economic growth through job creation, increased wages, and expanded tax bases. We are proud to work with supplier partners who reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve.
Infoblox awards contracts to suppliers based on merit and business needs and not on ethnicity, race or colour.”
Venkatesh Tamraparni
Sr. Director, Head of Global Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
Become a Supplier
Does your business align with our strategic objectives? If so, we encourage you to submit a one-page capability statement to supplierdiversity@infoblox.com. Also, you can register through our portal.
Infoblox Supplier Diversity team will assist you to provide all the forms once approved.
Reminder
In accordance with U.S.C. 654(d), misrepresenting the size of your business is punishable by hefty fines, imprisonment, administrative remedies and ineligibility for programs conducted under the Small Business Act. Make sure you’re sure before applying!
Support our commitment to reduce environmental waste by providing your information electronically. Your information will be directed to the specific buyer(s) responsible for purchasing the materials/services you are marketing. Do not submit a request for an appointment as no further action is required. If successful, you will be contacted directly by Infoblox Representative. Please note registration does not guarantee business.
Supplier FAQ
A diverse supplier is one that has been certified by:
– National Minority Supplier Development Council or regional affiliate Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
– National Women Business Owners Corporation US Business Leadership Network
– National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
– Small Business Administration or other government or public agency
Diverse suppliers are a key aspect of how Infoblox does business and are an important component of our diversity management model. We rely on the contributions of businesses owned by individuals of different backgrounds in order to deliver the best product, with the greatest value, and cater to a diverse marketplace.
See the section above on process for empanelment.
We support and encourage diversity growth in our supplier base in the following ways:
- Identify qualified diverse suppliers to participate in upcoming procurement opportunities.
- Screening identified diverse suppliers to determine if a match exists between suppliers’ capabilities and our business requirements. All suppliers are evaluated based on core procurement criteria, including cost, quality, reliability, and performance, in alignment with our business needs. Where supplier qualifications are substantially equal, diversity status may be considered as a positive, non-decisive factor.
If your company has not been contacted for a potential procurement opportunity, either the opportunity has not yet occurred, we do not have a need for the product/service your company provides, or a match between your company’s product/service and our procurement needs has not been identified.
