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Working with Nationwide's Supply
Management Services

Supply Management Services (SMS) develops supplier solutions to meet business unit requirements for purchased products and services, negotiates and implements contracts, and manages suppliers to contract with our internal clients. The Supplier Diversity Office supports Supply Management Services to ensure a diverse supplier base is available during the bid process.

Nationwide values diversity and understands the challenges facing minority, women, and small businesses. Together Supply Management Services and Supplier Diversity provide our customers with quality goods and services at the best possible costs.

How do we identify a supplier?

Suppliers will be selected as part of the Supply Management Services (SMS) sourcing process consistent with the sourcing strategy in place for that commodity. All suppliers will be evaluated against the same requirements. Quality or service standards will never be compromised with the selection of a supplier.