Corporate Program
McKesson
Diversity Goal
Top-tier supplier diversity program
Annual Diverse Spend
Billions with diverse suppliers
Certifications Accepted
9
Supplier Portal
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How McKesson's supplier diversity program works.
McKesson is a Fortune 8 healthcare company providing pharmaceuticals and medical supplies distribution, healthcare IT, and care management. They serve government healthcare programs including VA and DOD medical facilities.
Key opportunities: Medical supplies, pharmaceutical distribution, healthcare IT, logistics, and professional services.
Accepted certifications
Which certifications McKesson recognizes.
To register on McKesson'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.
8(a)
8(a) Business Development
DOBE
Disability-Owned Business Enterprise
HUBZone
HUBZone Business
LGBTBE
LGBT Business Enterprise
MBE
Minority Business Enterprise
SDVBE
Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise
SBE
Small Business Enterprise
VBE
Veteran Business Enterprise
WBE
Women Business Enterprise
Threshold requirements
Minimums McKesson sets for new suppliers.
- Years in business
- 2+ years required
Categories of spend
What McKesson sources from diverse suppliers.
Registration process
How to register as a McKesson supplier.
1. Register in McKesson supplier portal
2. Complete diversity certification
3. Identify relevant business units
From the procurement team
What McKesson buyers look for.
McKesson distributes to federal healthcare facilities. Focus on medical products, healthcare IT, or logistics services. Demonstrate FDA compliance and quality management for medical products.
Other buyers like this one
Corporate programs sourcing in similar categories.
Before you apply
Confirm certification before registering with McKesson.
McKesson's supplier portal requires a current diverse-business certification at registration. The quiz cross-checks which certifications McKesson accepts against the ones your business qualifies for, so you don't waste time pursuing a certification this buyer won't recognize.