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Empowering Diverse Suppliers for a Bigger Impact
Join us in building a stronger, more inclusive supply chain through our Supplier Diversity Program.
Vision
We envision a future where supply chains are inclusive, innovative, and sustainable, with diverse suppliers thriving as integral partners in building a better food industry. By leading with purpose and creating space for underrepresented businesses, we aim to cultivate a network where diversity and collaboration result in lasting impact.
Mission
Empower and uplift diverse suppliers by fostering equitable access to business opportunities within our supply chain. Through meaningful partnerships, we aim to drive economic growth, innovation, and inclusion, creating a more resilient food ecosystem that reflects the communities we serve.
Values
Inclusion
We actively welcome and engage diverse suppliers, believing that different perspectives strengthen our supply chain and drive positive change.
Innovation
By embracing the unique insights of underrepresented businesses, we foster creative solutions and new ideas that enhance the food industry.
Sustainability
We build long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships that promote economic growth and ensure a more resilient, sustainable future for our suppliers and communities.
Supplier Code of Conduct
Bigger Than Food is committed to honesty, integrity and fair dealings in all of our business operations — it is the foundation of our success. We value your business and trust that your company shares our commitment to doing business right. We expect our vendors to adopt their own, comparable ethical principles and adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct.
Tips for Doing Business with Bigger Than Food:
- Get to Know Bigger Than Food – Learn the industry and understand how we work
- Patience Please – Bigger Than Food only sources suppliers and executes contracts when there is an imminent need for products or services
- Market Effectively – Target the appropriate stakeholders, schedule meetings in advance, and prepare for them
- Meet Requirements – Be flexible on meeting Cox requirements (insurance requirements, payment terms, etc.) to put your firm in the best position to win business
- No Guarantees – A meeting with a stakeholder does not equal a contract awarded
- Register – Sign your business up on www.okcblackeats.com/supplier so our Supply Chain is aware your business and your capabilities
Who Should Apply?
For the purpose of this program, a qualified business enterprise is defined as a business that is at least 51 percent owned, operated and controlled by one or more of the following groups, who are either U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, and has its principal place of business (headquarters) in the United States. In the case of publicly owned businesses, a member or members of diverse groups below must own at least 51 percent of the stock or ownership:
- Minority Groups (MBE) – A minority person is a member of the African/African American, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic American, Native American, and Asian-Indian Americans, and Alaskan ethnic group
- Women-owned (WBE)
- Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender (LGBT)
- Disability (DOBE)
- Veteran Owned (VBE)
- Veteran Disability-Owned (V-DOBE)
- Service Disabled Veteran (SDV-DOBE)
About Us
Our Supplier Diversity Program is dedicated to supporting and uplifting small businesses and suppliers from underrepresented communities. We believe that creating opportunities for diverse vendors not only fosters innovation but also helps us make a greater impact within local communities.
Contact Us
Our customer service representative helps you to understand what we offer for your business goals.