Supplier Engagement

Supplier Engagement

At Kimberly-Clark, we recognize our differences make us stronger. Through our diverse network of suppliers, we are cultivating new ideas and experiences, and empowering you to grow your business with us.

We are proud to partner with a variety of organizations to attract interested potential suppliers, We encourage any vendor who is interested in developing a supplier relationship with Kimberly-Clark to complete a Supplier Development Profile.

What We Consider When Establishing New Supplier Relationships

Sourcing decisions vary on individual business needs, potential competitive advantages and underlying business risks. Key considerations include a supplier's ability to:

  • Be a trusted partner to help us produce quality and value products

  • Promote the spirit of Kimberly-Clark's safety culture

  • Provide technology that offers unique protective features and can be the basis for product and process innovations

  • Offer adequate capacity and flexibility to satisfy the range of our defined needs without interruption or dependency on Kimberly-Clark for long-term contracts or capital commitments

  • Deliver the best total value in cost and innovation

  • Exercise mature Continuous Improvement program best practices

  • Demonstrate a proactive risk management program

Supplier Engagement Profile

To communicate your interest in Kimberly-Clark's Supplier Engagement program and the potential to become a Kimberly-Clark supplier please complete the Supplier Development Profile form.