EXCHANGES – A Diverse Supplier Program by Marriott
When we partner with minority-, women-, LGBT-, disabled-, and veteran-owned businesses, we all benefit. It helps to drive economic empowerment around the world, better support our customers and expand our global footprint.
The EXCHANGE of ideas spurs innovation and helps us all do business better. Join the exchange and discover how we can all be empowered by our differences.
-Ray Bennett, Chief Global Officer, Global Operations
At a Glance
Making a Difference
Recent Awards
Success Stories
Classic Commercial Services
Nevins & Moss
Justin Longenbach, Owner
Nevin Fahmy, Owner
Getting Started
Meet Minimum Qualifications
- Ownership: At least 51% owned, managed and operated by a diverse entity
- Business History: Minimum 3 years
- Quality & Service: Meet or exceed customer service standards; quality assurance by approved third party, when applicable
- Pricing: Must offer competitive pricing
- Insurance: Meet insurance and indemnification requirements
- Other Areas: On-time deliveries; innovation; preferred hospitality experience
Review Sourcing Needs
- Products: Beverage, disposables, food, furniture and fixtures, hotel amenities, kitchen equipment, linens, small wares, uniforms
- Services: Cleaning services (e.g. carpet cleaning, night cleaning), general contractors, landscaping, laundry, printing, roofing
Share Applicable and Compelling Product/Service for Consideration
Avendra (Marriott’s procurement services partner) procures the majority of products and services needed to operate hotels within the following main categories: Food and Beverage, Rooms Operations, Grounds Maintenance, Engineering and Administrative Services.*
- Review the sourcing calendar initiatives and consideration timeframes.
- Complete Avendra’s Prospective Supplier Form for applicable category consideration only.
* Other categories may be covered on a case by case basis. Contact supplierdiversity@marriott.com to determine if your product or service falls under one of Avendra’s applicable categories.
Marriott International Procurement
- Information Technology, Staffing, and Design & Construction products and services are not managed by Avendra.
For category areas NOT managed by Avendra, email company capability statement to supplierdiversity@marriott.com for consideration.
Our Partners
Additional partners include:
FAQs
What is the difference between Marriott International Procurement and Avendra?
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Marriott International Procurement oversees global procurement for Marriott and partners closely with Avendra, who supports company purchasing across the Americas.
Avendra is Marriott’s procurement services partner. They manage approximately 80% of our purchasing across the Americas. Please visit Avendra for more information on their company and the commodities they manage.
What diverse-owned business categories does Marriott include in its Supplier Diversity (SD) program?
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United States: Disability-, LGBT-, minority-, veteran- and woman-owned businesses.
Outside of the United States: Primarily women-owned businesses; in certain countries, aboriginal-, LGBT- and/or minority-owned businesses.
Does Marriott require diverse business certifications?
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While Marriott does not require diverse-owned business to be certified, it is highly preferred. We consider certifications from various third parties, including, government entities (e.g. state or city), and non-governmental organizations (e.g. – WBENC, NGLCC). Diverse business owners without formal certification are required to provide documentation to validate their diverse ownership status.
Who do I contact about my submission for consideration?
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You will receive confirmation after making your submission; follow-ups will be conducted only with those businesses that are compatible with our sourcing needs.
How can I connect with the Marriott Supplier Diversity team?
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Throughout the year, the Marriott SD team attends various global, national, regional and local SD events. Please visit our partner pages for information on upcoming events and Marriott team attendance.