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Inclusive Supplier Program

Building a world of work that works for everyone

Our Inclusive Supplier Program creates opportunities for diverse businesses

Korn Ferry is dedicated to building a supplier base that reflects the diversity of our employees, clients, and communities. We are working with our suppliers to develop a more sustainable business while accelerating opportunities in our suppliers’ markets.

Our Inclusive Supplier Program aims to support the inclusion of diverse vendors and contractors both in our supply chain and in the marketplace as a whole. Diverse suppliers include businesses that are certified as one or more of the following:

  • Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
  • Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SC-SDB)
  • Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE)
  • Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
  • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
  • Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
  • Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (ED-WOSB)
  • HUB Zone Business (HUBZone)
  • Veteran Owned Business (VET)
  • Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVET)
  • Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)
  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT)
  • Disabled-Owned Business (DISABLED)

Our selection of suppliers is not restricted on the basis of race or any other protected category.

We believe creating economic opportunities for diverse businesses to engage with Korn Ferry will allow us to drive more innovation and value for Korn Ferry and our clients. Korn Ferry reports to clients on the inclusion of diverse vendors and contractors in our supply chain.

We invite diverse businesses to register with us through Korn Ferry's Supplier.io portal.


Korn Ferry's Tier 2 Reporting

Tier 2 reporting is an important part of Korn Ferry’s Inclusive Supplier Program. Through this part of our program, we aim to increase opportunities for diverse businesses by asking our suppliers to report the volume of work they have with diverse businesses. This volume represents Tier 2 volume.

Our suppliers who provide us with Tier 2 reporting are critical partners in our efforts to drive greater impact and meaningful change within communities. We welcome and appreciate your engagement in our Tier 2 reporting.


Register and/or access the Tier 2 Reporting portal

FAQ about our Inclusive Supplier Program

How can my business get involved?

We’re actively searching for diverse businesses for partnerships that help us deliver on our commitment to our employees and clients. You can get started by registering as a diverse supplier using supplier.io's Supplier One platform.

To register, you will need to provide some basic information about your business, including the following:

  • Corporate structure
  • Revenue
  • Workforce
  • Locations where you provide products and services
  • Products and services
  • Capabilities
  • Customers
  • Types of certifications

Do I need a business certification to qualify for the Inclusive Supplier Program?

While certification is preferred, we do allow you to self-identify through registration in the supplier.io portal. You do not need certification to self-identify and register. We encourage you to get certified to the extent that you qualify to have one of the following business certifications:

  • Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE)
  • Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
  • Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SC-SDB)
  • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
  • Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
  • Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (ED-WOSB)
  • HUB Zone Business (HUBZone)
  • Veteran Owned Business (VET)
  • Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVET)
  • Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)
  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT)
  • Disabled-Owned Business (DISABLED)
  • Small Business Enterprise (SBE)

Our goal is to support you in this certification process. Please let us know if you have any questions or need assistance.

What kinds of products and services do you buy?

Generally, we buy from suppliers of the following goods and services:

  • Professional, consulting and IT support services
  • Office-related goods and services
  • Catering and food services
  • Travel and hospitality services 
  • Professional facilitators, coaches and consultants to support our client needs

What happens when I register with Korn Ferry's Inclusive Supplier Program through the supplier.io portal?

You’ll receive a registration confirmation letting you know that your information has been added to supplier.io’s supplier database. Your registration with supplier.io will be visible to us and other companies using supplier.io’s services who may also seek to build relationships with you.

Does registration guarantee the award of work?

Registration gives us access to your information for consideration in future opportunities, but it does not guarantee an award of work. Our selection of suppliers is not restricted on the basis of race or any other protected category.

Do you have a supplier code of conduct?

Yes. We expect our suppliers to abide by our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for Contractors and Vendors.

Who can answer my questions about the Inclusive Supplier Program?

If you have additional questions, please send an email to InclusiveSupplierProgram@kornferry.com.


Register with us

You can get started by registering as a diverse supplier using supplier.io’s Supplier One platform. By clicking the above link, you are now entering Korn Ferry’s supplier.io portal. Korn Ferry’s website terms, privacy policy and cookie policy don’t apply to the supplier.io portal/site or app you’re about to visit. Please review supplier.io’s website terms and any privacy and security policies to learn how they apply to you. Korn Ferry is not responsible for (and does not provide) any products, services, or content at this third-party site or app.

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