NRG has a passion for innovation, is deeply committed to its customers, and is setting the standard for energy providers across the nation. Living up to this commitment requires a diverse network of partners so that they can share in continued success.
Potential suppliers are invited to register in NRG’s Supplier Portal, view their Supplier Code of Conduct, and receive information on their supplier diversity program. Also, read through NRG’s General Terms and Conditions for purchase including their Payment Terms options. NRG believes supplier diversity is an important part of supply chain excellence, so they encourage all their suppliers to develop relationships with diverse suppliers.
Registration in NRG’s Supplier Portal allows both current and potential suppliers to provide up-to-date information about their companies. Current suppliers are encouraged to reference NRG Invoicing Instructions in order to facilitate payment for services and materials.
NRG’s Mission
At NRG, its mission is to establish an effective supplier diversity process that is integrated into the fabric of the organization and creates value for NRG and its customers by promoting viable opportunities that build strategic relationships with qualified suppliers.
NRG’s Approach
Supplier diversity is a proactive initiative that results in a business process designed to include diverse suppliers (small, minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises) in their sourcing and procurement processes, ensuring that their supply chain is reflective of the areas where they serve and operate. NRG realizes the importance of a diverse supply chain that includes minorities, women, and small businesses. They are committed to the inclusion of diverse suppliers in their procurement process.
Questions & Answers for Potential Suppliers
How do I know if I should register as a potential supplier with NRG?
A description of NRG can be found on the homepage of the website. You may also refer to the What We Buy guide to help you decide if your company’s products or services are purchased by NRG.
What do I do after I have registered with NRG?
By submitting your company’s information through NRG’s online supplier portal, you will increase your visibility as a potential supplier. The portal is NRG’s primary contact relationship management tool used to identify new and existing suppliers. Once you register online, the next step in the process does not require any action on your part. NRG will contact you if you meet the criteria to participate in an upcoming sourcing opportunity for your commodity or service area.
How can we meet with a representative of NRG?
As you can imagine, NRG gets requests for meetings from hundreds of suppliers. In order to manage the workload and keep their sourcing process fair, they ask that you meet one of their supplier diversity team members and company advocates at the trade fairs and networking events they attend through local chambers of commerce and councils of the National Minority Supplier Diversity Council (NMSDC) and Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and the Small Business Administration.
NRG does not post its procurement opportunities as they frequently change. The best way to ensure an opportunity to work with NRG is by keeping your company supplier profile up-to-date in their supplier registration portal. This portal is NRG’s resource to identify new and existing diverse suppliers.
Do I have to be certified as a small, minority, or woman-owned business enterprise to do business with NRG?
Certification is not a condition of doing business with NRG – in other words, a minority, woman, or small business owner does not have to be certified in order to do business with NRG. However, firms must be certified to receive assistance and referrals or to be recognized as part of NRG’s Supplier Diversity Program.
For additional information about supplier diversity at NRG, please email SupplierDiversity@nrg.com.
For more information on NRG, please visit nrg.com.
Source: NRG
