Supplier Diversity

Why we support Supplier Diversity
JBS^™ traces the roots of it's Swift® Brand to a small-business venture started in 1855. Through commitment to quality, innovation and leadership, it has become one of the most successful meat brands not only in the United States, but in the global market place as well. We realize that, as a corporate citizen, JBS^™ has a definite impact on the communities in which we work. From this, we recognize that minority and women-owned businesses are critically important to the future of our economy and business. We strive to establish lasting relationships with a diverse supplier base and open new avenues of opportunity to promote mutually beneficial growth.

Commitment to Supplier Diversity
In 1999, JBS^™, in support of supplier diversity, created the post of Small Business Liaison Officer. And in conjunction with the JBS^™ Corporate purchasing department, this Liaison Officer continues to build the opportunities and nurture the relationships with our ever-increasingly diverse supplier base. Any program of this nature takes time to develop, but JBS^™ remains committed to the success of our diversity purchasing program.

*(This total reflects two major capitol expenditure projects with a major portion purchased from women-owned business)

What do we buy?
Advertising specialties
Advertising/marketing services
Cleaning products
Computer services/supplies
Construction services
Consulting services
Electrical services/supplies
Energy
Engineering services
Financial services
Food ingredients
Freight hauling
Graphic design
Industrial equipment/supplies
Janitorial services
Laboratory services
Legal services
Marketing research
Messenger services
Metal fabrication
Office equipment/supplies
Packaging
Power Transmission products/supplies
Paper products
Photography services
Printing
Safety supplies
Security services
Telecommunications
Temporary labor
Travel services

Qualifications
In order to be considered a minority or women-owned business, your company must be at least 51 percent owned, controlled and managed by a U.S. citizen(s) who is included in one or more of the following groups:

(this is outlined in the Federal Acquisitions Regulations or FAR under Subpart 2.1 – Definitions and contained within 2.1-1 through 2.1-14).
See www.arnet.gov

Small/ Disadvantaged
A business owned by 51 percent or more by a member or members of the following groups:
• African-American
• Hispanic-American
• Asian--Pacific American
• Asian--Indian American
• Native American
• Service Disabled
• U.S. military Veteran owned Small HUB ZONE small business *

*(To find out if your business is located within a HUB ZONE please click on the assistance link below.)

Women
A business owned by 51 percent or more by woman or women.

HUBZone
To find out if your business is located within a HUBZone and to register please click on the following link: HubZone Program

These are some advantages that small businesses obtain by being registered with HUBZone.

Increases your opportunity to do business with JBS because of the need to locate a qualified BUBZone business.
• As a qualified HUBZone business your business may be considered for set aside procurements from other business with subcontracting plans whom are trying to satisfy their goals.
• Being registered as a HUBZone business provides more opportunities with the federal government such as:
• Business opportunities may increase when Federal Government offices anywhere in the United States set aside procurements for HUBZone businesses.
• The Small Business Administration can provide federal contracting assistance for qualified small businesses.
• Your business’s profile is placed on the SBA's Pro Net website for all interested government agency’s and the general public to browse.
•There is no cost to register

Certification
We prefer the business to certified by:
• An NMSDC Regional Council, Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), Women’s Business Owner’s Corporation (WBDC), or by a recognized governmental organization.

To view and/or fill out JBS’s “Vendor Business Size and Type Certification,” please click on CERT FORM. Please fill out this form and fax to (970) 506-8331. This also will also help to expedite the registration process. JBS Certification

Who to contact
Most of our purchasing decisions are administered made by and occur at JBS’s Corporate Headquarters in Greeley, Colorado. However, some items are purchased locally at our production facilities across the United States. You can write to our Corporate Purchasing Department at the address listed below for more information pertaining to each facility.

If you are interested in doing business with JBS^™ and meet the qualification criteria, please mail your business information to JBS^™ at either of the addresses listed below.

For more information
JBS^™
Corporate Purchasing Dept.
1770 Promontory Circle
Greeley, CO. 80634

Or

JBS^™
Small Business Liaison Officer
1770 Promontory Circle
Greeley, CO. 80634

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