Supplier Diversity Services

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  1. Supplier Diversity Services iconSupplier Diversity Services
  2. Mentor Protégé Program iconMentor Protégé Program
  3. Supplier Diversity Program iconSupplier Diversity Program
  4. Supplier Diversity Eligibility iconSupplier Diversity Eligibility
  5. Supplier Diversity Booklet iconSupplier Diversity Booklet

Diverse businesses and suppliers share a lot of the same values that we do here at AmeriHealth Caritas

We are invested in the neighborhoods our members call home, where populations are increasingly multicultural, multilingual, and multidimensional. We work to accurately reflect the diversity of those communities.

We understand the value of your diverse business and the impact its success can have on the local economy. As we encourage and mentor these businesses, their growth translates to more jobs and puts them in a position to further support both AmeriHealth Caritas and other businesses in your community.

So it’s only natural that we actively return the support and partner with businesses owned by minorities, women, and disabled veterans through our Supplier Diversity and Mentor Protégé programs.

In the first part of our diversity video series, Ron Baldwin, Director of Supplier Management and Diversity, discusses the history and impact of our award-winning supplier diversity program. For over 25 years, we’ve supported suppliers who reflect the diverse makeup of the communities we serve — helping to create economic growth and job opportunities, and fostering a sense of entrepreneurship in these neighborhoods.

Work with us. Let’s continue to shape our communities and achieve success in our common business goals, together.

Ready to partner? Fill out our Minority Supplier Registration Request form to get started.

Study: AmeriHealth Caritas’ impact in Pennsylvania

Through our operations and spending in Pennsylvania — thanks in part to our partnerships with local, diverse businesses — AmeriHealth Caritas:

$984 million

Generated in total economic impact.

$470 million

Supported in total earnings.

~3,500 jobs

Directly supported in Pennsylvania.

In addition, indirect jobs (jobs supported at the vendors with which AmeriHealth Caritas contracts) and induced jobs (jobs supported by the businesses where AmeriHealth Caritas’ employees spend their wages) account for approximately 3,100 additional jobs supported.

And for every $1 million we spend on operations within Pennsylvania, we’re creating an additional $1.3 million of indirect and induced impacts and supporting 15 jobs.

Your business and AmeriHealth Caritas: an award-winning partnership

“Partnering with small and minority-owned businesses is good for business and has ripple effects that benefit whole communities. AmeriHealth Caritas is offering a model for how other businesses can make a deeper commitment to the local community.”

— Representative Stephen Kinsey, 201st District, Pennsylvania

But don’t take our word for it. Our supplier diversity program’s successes are regularly highlighted by local and national organizations for its work with diverse businesses.

  • 2019 Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus special citation for our work supporting diverse businesses.
  • Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) Corporation of the Year (2013, 2014, 2016, 2018).
  • EMSDC 2016 Corporate Advocate of the Year — Ron Baldwin, Director of Supplier Management, AmeriHealth Caritas.
  • Innovate + Educate HIRE Award (2013).
  • Top employer partner with Philadelphia Works.

Why work with AmeriHealth Caritas?

Our goal is simple: to help suppliers like you improve and grow your business. Every dollar we spend with our suppliers can be traced to new careers, larger orders for goods and materials, and greater opportunities to thrive. We support supplier diversity with:

Partnerships in the communities we serve

Partnerships in the communities we serve, such as the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), and others.

Our established Mentor Protégé Program

Our established Mentor Protégé Program, which helps suppliers prosper and grow.

An annual supplier reception

An annual supplier reception that highlights the achievements of our diverse suppliers.

Learn more about our supplier programs

Eligibility

Requirements vary by state, but start with these basics to see if your business qualifies for our programs.

Learn more about Eligibility

Mentor-Protégé Program

Let us help you grow to become a stronger, more vibrant business and community partner.

Learn more about our Mentor-Protégé Program

Supplier Diversity Program

We want to partner with diverse companies that can help us meet our business goals.

Learn more about our Supplier Diversity Program