Procurement
Tier 2 Supplier
A supplier that provides goods or services to a Tier 1 supplier rather than directly to the end buyer.
In context
How Tier 2 Supplier works in supplier diversity
Tier 2 diverse spend represents purchases by prime/Tier 1 suppliers from certified diverse businesses. Many corporations now track and report Tier 2 diverse spend and encourage their Tier 1 suppliers to use diverse subcontractors. Tier 2 relationships can be a pathway to becoming a Tier 1 supplier.
Example
Real-world example
The certification quiz checks your business against every certification we track. The result is a ranked list with the buyers each one opens. Or open the certification reference for the full guides.