Sustainability through Diversity

Supplier Diversity Program

Our program is designed to identify and provide quote opportunities to high-potential, diverse suppliers that can meet ZF North America Inc. requirements in the areas of cost, quality, delivery and service. The ZF Supplier Diversity Program is open to certified U.S.-based, qualified businesses and small disadvantaged government certified suppliers.

"At ZF, we strive to maintain a world-class diverse supply base that exceeds our customer’s expectations and enhances our position in the automotive industry. ZF believes that diversity is an integral part of our business growth and that our supply base must reflect the global market of our customers. The company will continue to seek involvement of diverse suppliers because it makes good business sense and enhances our competitive position."

Phil Roberts, VP Materials Management NPM Americas

Purchasing Policy

It is the policy of ZF North America, Inc. Purchasing to provide opportunities to qualified, diverse suppliers to compete for ZF business. We realize that teaming with minority, woman-owned, veteran and small business enterprises, will help us maintain our position as one of the world’s largest systems suppliers. ZF combines all relevant technologies for the Megatrends of Efficiency, Safety, and Autonomous Driving under a single roof, and is therefore optimally equipped for the automotive future.

Diverse Suppliers - Register with us!

Registering your company helps ZF commodity teams to identify those suppliers with the technology and capabilities which potentially match specific needs within the company.

To register:

Complete the form below

NOTE: Completing the on-line registration form does not automatically place your company on a "bidder's list," constitute approval of your firm as a ZF supplier or obligate ZF to solicit a request for quotation. It does, however, allow us to better understand your firm's capabilities and experience.

Register with us!

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)

ZF North America follows the guidelines set by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) when identifying certified, diverse suppliers.

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Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

A small disadvantaged business concern is one that is organized for profit, with a place of business located in the U.S.

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Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)

A woman-owned business enterprise is described as one which is 51 percent owned and operated by a woman and in the case of a public company, 51 percent of the ownership is with one or more women.

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Diverse Classifications


Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)	Veteran Owned - (VET)	Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender (LGBT)
Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) Asian Pacific American Asian-Indian American African American Hispanic American Native American Aboriginal	Small Business Alaska Native Corporation HUBZone Business Enterprise Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) 8(a) Business Enterprise

Partnerships & Network

Contact Information

ZF North America Inc. respects your desire for information. If you have specific questions regarding our program which have not been addressed on the previous pages, you may contact the Supplier Diversity Group by sending an email to fhccyvreqvirefvgl@ms.pbz

NOTE: Inquires will be addressed as resources permit.