How It Works

Suppliers interested in pursuing opportunities within Chevron are encouraged to take the following steps:

  • Obtain membership and be certified by one or more of our recognized certification organizations;
  • Learn more about how to do business with large corporations by attending seminars and workshops;
  • Understand Chevron's business;
  • Complete the Supplier Registration form on our Web site and send us copies of your certification documents. Upon completion of our Supplier Registration form, your information will be entered into our supplier diversity database. If there is a sourcing opportunity for your industry specific business, you will be contacted to submit additional information.

Certification

We require proof of certification in order to be eligible for our program. We accept certification from the following organizations and their regional affiliates:

  • National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) www.nmsdc.org
  • Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) www.wbenc.org
  • U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) www.sba.gov

What We Look for

Companies that provide the high quality goods and services used by Chevron must demonstrate the following "value-added" qualities:

  • Cost savings
  • Financial viability
  • Competitive pricing
  • Customer focus
  • Innovative business solutions
  • Excellent safety record

U.S. Small Business and Supplier Diversity Spending

U.S. Dollars in Millions

U.S. Small Business and Supplier Diversity Spending for 2002 through 2006.
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Small business 1,364 1,310 1,360 1,800 2,800
Women-owned 212 223 222 258 373
Minority-owned 209 202 226 310 432