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Frequently Asked Questions

Doing Business With Us

• What are our expectations?

  Genentech looks for companies that provide high quality products and services and demonstrate the following "value-added" qualities:

  • Cost Savings
  • Financial Viability
  • Competitive Pricing
  • Customer Focus
  • Innovative Business Solutions/Strategic Thinking
  • Continuous Improvements
  • Proven Ability to Deliver

• What information do I need before I get started in the registration tool?

  You will need your company's general information such as addresses, telephone numbers, contact information, Federal Tax Identification Number (FIN), and your company's DUNS.

• What happens after I register on the website?

  We may not have a current requirement for your capabilities and may not know when such a requirement will occur; however, when the need for your product or service does occur, we might consider contacting you should an opportunity become available that matches your company's product or service offering.

• If I do not hear from you after registering online, what are my next steps?

  Please keep in mind that there may not be a need for your product or service at the moment. We will keep your information on file for three years from the date of your most recent update. We might consider contacting you should an opportunity become available that matches your company's product or service offering.
  
  You should receive an immediate confirmation of your registration. If you still have additional questions, please send an e-mail to supplierrelations@gene.com.

• I am a current supplier. Do I need to fill out the supplier registration profile?

  Yes. We strongly recommend registering your company profile. Please indicate that you are an existing supplier.

• Are there any specific requirements you require from suppliers?

  For a supplier to participate in the Supplier Diversity program they must be registered by the SBA.
  
  If you are already certified by the SBA, please complete the Genentech supplier registration form.

Our Approach to Supplier Diversity

• What is supplier diversity?

  Genentech is committed to actively fostering a diverse supplier base. We seek qualified suppliers, large and small, from all segments of the business community. This not only helps to meet our business objectives and to foster economic growth within the communities in which we live and work, but it also adds value to the company and helps us enhance our role as an industry leader.

• What is Genentech's supplier diversity vision?

  Our vision is to cultivate as diverse a supplier pool as possible in order to maximize the quality and talent available to Genentech. In order to do this, we provide business enterprises — including but not limited to small, disadvantaged, veteran, disabled, hub zone and woman-owned companies — with the business opportunities and information they need to do business with Genentech.

• Why is Genentech focusing on supplier diversity?

  Excellence in supplier diversity will ensure our ability to meet the demands of the changing world and our commitment to be a leader in our industry. By promoting and providing opportunities for small business enterprises, we reap the reward of competitive advantage through successful business relationships. Please read Diversity and Inclusion to learn more about the importance of diversity to Genentech's culture and how we conduct our business.

• As a diverse supplier, how do I start working with Genentech?

  Genentech requires that your company profile be entered into the US Small Business Administration's (SBA's) Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before soliciting business with us.
  
  If you have already registered with CCR, please complete the Genentech supplier registration form.

• How do I become registered or certified with the SBA?

  For more information about certification, please contact the SBA.

• Do you provide suppliers assistance to become registered?

  Genentech currently does not have any programs to assist suppliers in the registration or certification process. However, the SBA hosts workshops and networking opportunities for small businesses. Please check the SBA website for more details.

• Does certification or registration guarantee additional work?

  All purchases are made in a competitive marketplace. Completing the Genentech supplier registration form does not automatically place your company on a "bidder's list," constitute approval of your firm as a Genentech supplier, or obligate Genentech to solicit a request for a quotation or purchase goods and/or services from your company.

Products and Services We Purchase

• What categories of products and services does Genentech purchase?

  A detailed list of products and services we purchase is included in this website. When you complete the Genentech supplier registration form, please make sure you indicate your company's UNSPC or NAICS code. This will help us quickly search for your specific industry in our database.

How to Contact Us

• Who do I contact if I have further questions?

  To learn more about our Supplier Diversity Program or if you have further questions, please contact supplierrelations@gene.com