Supplier Diversity Program

Supplier Diversity

At Medtronic we strive for a base of high-quality diverse suppliers, which strengthens our ability to fulfill our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Beyond the benefits to our business, supplier diversity also aligns with Tenet 6 of the Medtronic Mission to maintain good corporate citizenship. By fulfilling these values, we are positively impacting patient lives through our therapies and our operations.

Geoff Martha: “At Medtronic, we believe diversity drives better business results. This includes creating a diverse supply chain – one that delivers exceptional quality, while also benefiting the patients and physicians we serve and the broader communities in which we operate. Further, we gain a competitive advantage through the product innovation and flexibility delivered by a diverse supplier base.”

Geoff Martha
Medtronic CEO

Our U.S. Supplier Diversity program encompasses the following classifications:

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Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)

A business that is at least 51% owned, controlled, and operated by a minority group with member(s) of one of the following ethnicities: African American, Asian-Indian American, Asian-Pacific American, Hispanic American, Native American. To be recognized by Medtronic as an MBE, a company must be actively certified by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).