Procurement
Tier 1 Supplier
A supplier that sells directly to the purchasing organization (also known as a direct supplier or prime supplier).
In context
How Tier 1 Supplier works in supplier diversity
In corporate procurement, Tier 1 suppliers have direct contracts and relationships with the buyer. Many corporations track and report diverse spend at the Tier 1 level. Becoming a Tier 1 supplier typically requires meeting vendor qualification requirements, capacity to deliver at scale, and ability to invoice directly.
Example
Real-world example
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