Program overview
How Cisco Systems's supplier diversity program works.
Cisco is committed to building a diverse and inclusive supply chain that drives innovation.
Read the step-by-step guide: How to become a Cisco supplier: what their procurement and supplier diversity process actually looks like.
Accepted certifications
Which certifications Cisco Systems recognizes.
To register on Cisco Systems's supplier portal as a diverse supplier, you need to hold at least one of the certifications below. Each link goes to the full guide for that certification: eligibility rules, application steps, and the issuing body.
Categories of spend
What Cisco Systems sources from diverse suppliers.
Registration process
How to register as a Cisco Systems supplier.
Apply through Cisco Supplier portal. Networking and IT experience valued.
Go deeper
The complete guide to becoming a Cisco Systems supplier.
Cisco onboarding runs through Smart Buy on SAP Ariba and needs a buyer invite, a DUNS number, and a diversity certification. The real path in, step by step.
Read the Cisco Systems supplier guide →
