Supplier Diversity

Magellan Health is committed to developing valuable supplier relationships with minority-owned, women-owned, disadvantaged, HUBZone, LGBT-owned, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, disabled-owned and small businesses.While Magellan Health recognizes that a diverse supplier base contributes to economic growth, all suppliers will be equally and fairly considered for future business opportunities.

Our Commitment

Magellan Health’s Strategic Sourcing department is committed to a comprehensive Supplier Diversity Program that ensures inclusion of diverse suppliers in our competitive bidding process.

We are proud of our commitment to supplier diversity, and will continue to seek opportunities to engage diverse suppliers in our procurement process.

Our Goal

Our goal is to ensure that our suppliers reflect the broad diversity of markets, customers and members we serve. We have integrated diverse suppliers into all aspects of our business by utilizing our own internal supplier database to identify and track diverse suppliers.

We are committed to partnering with suppliers that enhance our organization’s value by offering diverse solutions and supporting our dedication to supplying our clients with the highest quality of service and performance.

Magellan Health is committed to collaborating with a diverse network of suppliers including minority-owned, women-owned, disadvantaged, HUBZone, LGBTQ-owned, veteran-owned, disabled-owned, and small businesses. Our diverse portfolio of suppliers enhances our organization’s value by offering diverse solutions and collectively supports our dedication to supplying our clients with the highest quality of services, innovation and performance.

Diverse Supplier Registration Portal

If you are a diverse supplier, we encourage you to register through our Diverse Supplier Registration Portal as the first step toward pursuing a business relationship with Magellan Health. Please include your current diverse supplier certifications, product profile and a capability statement.

Magellan Health complies with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations regarding the utilization of diverse suppliers.

Informational Links

HUB Zone Council http://www.hubzonecouncil.org

National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) https://nglcc.org

National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) http://www.nmsdc.org/

National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) http://www.nvbdc.org/

National Veteran Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) http://www.navoba.org/

US Business Leadership Network (USBLN) http://www.usbln.org/

US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) — Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization https://www.va.gov/OSDBU/index.asp

US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC) http://uspaacc.com/

US Small Business Administration (SBA) https://www.sba.gov/

US Women’s Chamber of Commerce (USWCC) https://uswcc.org/

Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBENC) http://www.wbenc.org/

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I register?

After you have completed your online profile submission, your company information will be kept in the Magellan Health Electronic Supplier Database. It is your responsibility to keep your profile current. It is recommended that profiles are updated annually.

Will I receive RFPs/RFQs from Magellan Health on a regular basis?

When a sourcing opportunity arises, Magellan Health Sourcing Managers will access the database to search for suppliers. If a match occurs between Magellan Health’s sourcing requirements and your products and services, a sourcing manager may contact you.

Can I schedule a meeting with a Magellan Health representative, to tell them more about my product/service?

Magellan Health representatives will be present at many of the national and regional supplier diversity events that take place across the U.S. The organizations that plan these events often include one-on-one meetings in their agenda. Beyond that, Magellan Health will gladly host a meeting with your business if there is a sourcing opportunity for your industry-specific business.

Is a diversity certification required to do business with Magellan Health?

To qualify as a diverse business, Magellan Health highly recommends third party certification, but also accepts self-certification.

Where can I get more information about supplier diversity requirements?

For additional inquiries, please use the contact provided below:

Attn: Kendra Burris-Austin
Director, Supplier Diversity
7676 Forsyth Blvd.
St. Louis, MO. 63105
Email: Kendra.BurrisAustin@CENTENE.com

For a downloadable PDF of this information, view our Supplier Information Guide.