Suppliers must have the ability to demonstrate sustained high performance in cost, quality, safety, and on-time delivery. In addition:
- Innovation and responsiveness
- Customer focused
- Financially healthy and lean
- Product and service leadership within their industry
- Share commitment to mission success
- Able to assist Sandia in achieving our National Security Mission
Sandia's Expectations of our Suppliers
- Do Your Research
- Is Sandia your Market?
- Know who we are
- Know what we buy
- Know how we buy
- Sell Your Capabilities
- Identify your "uniqueness," technical expertise, safety record, business acument, financial strength, quality systems, and prior experience(s)
- Supply Best Value
- Ensure customer satisfaction, provide quality products/services, and continuous improvement
- Make Contact
- Network, forge relationships, build trust, be persistent, and be patient
