Bayer Fosters Diversity in Its Supplier Base
Bayer is committed to fostering a workforce and supply base that reflects the diverse marketplace we serve. Our Responsible Procurement Program showcases our commitment to the economic growth and advancement of underrepresented communities while allowing us to tap into small and diverse businesses that have the potential to strengthen our supply chain, be more responsive, innovative, and remain in tune with the changing preferences of our consumers.
Program Overview
The Bayer Responsible Procurement program ensures fair access to procurement opportunities worldwide. Bayer actively seeks out qualified businesses that are owned by individuals who have traditionally faced barriers to full participation in the business sector. Diverse businesses are those that are majority owned and controlled by women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people, minorities or members of other underrepresented communities.
Our Commitment
Diversity and Inclusion plays an important role in Bayer’s success and in driving innovative supply chain solutions. Sustaining and growing Bayer’s business requires diverse perspectives and the flexibility to collaborate with a variety of people and companies. Increasing our diverse supplier base and sharing our commitment to diversity and inclusion with all suppliers ensures Bayer is improving the social and economic outcomes for underrepresented communities.
Conducting business with diverse suppliers enhances Bayer’s competitive advantage which enables Bayer to provide innovative and cost-effective products to customers. These efforts contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic growth and enable diverse suppliers to grow to meet Bayer’s sourcing needs.
Our Partners
The advocacy organizations we partner with allow Bayer to identify diverse suppliers and participate in education, mentoring, and networking opportunities to develop diverse suppliers. These organizations also certify companies as diverse owned. Please find the organizations we work with under the headings below:
- WEConnect International – global network that connects women-owned businesses in 120+ countries to qualified buyers around the world
- Disability:IN – leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide
- NGLCC – largest advocacy organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancement for LGBT+ people, and the exclusive certifying body for LGBT-owned businesses
- European LGBTIQ Chamber of Commerce – advocacy group for LGBTIQ-owned businesses
- Women's Business Enterprise National Council – non-profit organization dedicated to helping women-owned businesses thrive
- Women’s Business Development Center – advocacy for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Midwest
- National Minority Supplier Development Council – advances business opportunities for Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American businesses enterprises
- National Veteran-Owned Business Association – creates opportunities for America’s Veteran’s and Service-Disabled Veteran’s Business Enterprises
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – provides support and resources for Veteran-owned small businesses
- U.S. Small Business Administration – assists small and diverse businesses and promotes the use of small businesses in historically underutilized business zones
- Diversity Alliance for Science – focused on advancing equity and inclusion of diverse businesses in the life science/healthcare global supply chain
- HELIX Supplier Diversity Forum – industry cluster of Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Medical companies with a purpose of advancing a diverse supply chain
Launching in April 2025, the Bayer Momentum Supplier Development Program is a five-month initiative designed to support the business growth and scalability of small, medium-sized, and diverse-owned suppliers working with Bayer. The program provides a structured curriculum covering key business areas including leadership, sales and marketing, economic outlook, innovation, financial management, operations, and process improvement through the lens of Bayer’s best practices. It incorporates interactive discussions and hands-on exercises to equip participants with the tools needed to strengthen their businesses and enhance their partnership with Bayer.
Awards and Recognition
- In 2024 Bayer was recognized for a second year in a row in the silver category for Top Global Champions for Supplier Diversity & Inclusion
- In the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index Bayer received a perfect score of 100% for the 7th consecutive year (2018-2024)
- Bayer recognized in Brazil, Germany, India, Philippines, and the U.S. as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by receiving a top score in the Disability:IN Disability Equality Index in 2024
- Bayer received the gold status in the 2024 Pride Index
