Program overview
How Microsoft Corporation's supplier diversity program works.
Microsoft believes diversity drives innovation. Our supplier diversity program ensures certified diverse businesses have equitable access to procurement opportunities.
Read the step-by-step guide: How to become a Microsoft supplier: what the procurement process actually looks like.
Accepted certifications
Which certifications Microsoft Corporation recognizes.
To register on Microsoft Corporation'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 Microsoft Corporation sources from diverse suppliers.
Registration process
How to register as a Microsoft Corporation supplier.
Register at Microsoft Supplier portal with valid certification. Complete capability profile and respond to relevant RFPs.
Go deeper
The complete guide to becoming a Microsoft Corporation supplier.
Microsoft's supplier portal is called SupplierWeb. What it takes to get an account, which diversity certifications count, and how procurement works.
Read the Microsoft Corporation supplier guide →From the procurement team
What Microsoft Corporation buyers look for.
Highlight cloud, AI, and cybersecurity capabilities. Microsoft values innovation and scalability.
Matchmaking events
Where to meet Microsoft Corporation buyers in person.
Annual Supplier Summit and quarterly networking events
