Responsible Sourcing

We are committed to delivering an exceptional collaborative sourcing solution to Wesco and its customers, featuring a comprehensive and vast catalog of suppliers from all backgrounds.

As the premier provider of innovative solutions, we forge strong partnerships through our Responsible Sourcing solutions, which are supported by a network of strategic suppliers that can include large and small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, Indigenous-owned, businesses owned by individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ businesses, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran owned enterprises.

We are excited to enhance our supply chain resilience, uncover groundbreaking solutions, and provide unparalleled value that aligns seamlessly with our customers' key initiatives and strategies. In doing so, we will strengthen our business and foster economic growth in our communities, making a lasting impact together.

Wesco is committed to promoting the participation of Federal Government Small Business Administration (SBA) defined businesses in our distribution business. We increase company value working with certified SBA businesses through purchasing or value-added reselling opportunities, participating in teaming arrangements and subcontracting whenever practical. We are equally committed to growing our Supplier Development Program. We strive to strengthen our Responsible Sourcing engagements to contribute to the economic growth and expansion in the communities we serve.

Guiding Principles

Supply chain industrial streamlined solutions.

Strengthen our community through Responsible Sourcing and support economic growth.

Offer diverse businesses an opportunity to compete.

Offer businesses of all sizes and backgrounds an opportunity to compete on an equal and merit-based basis.

Warehouse supply chain demand from customers for value-added diversity partners.

Support the demand from customers for value-added partners.

Employees building authentic and engaging culture of inclusion.

Focus on building an authentic and engaging culture.

Our Solutions

Our solutions thrive on Responsible Sourcing growth through innovation by introducing new products, driving competition resulting in savings, and through a channel that extends sales reach. 

We recognize the benefits that a vast network of businesses brings to the communities we serve, customers we supply, and the enterprises we maintain. As a world-class organization, we have prioritized this initiative to help strengthen economic growth in the communities we support.

Alliance Partner Network

Wesco’s Alliance Partners provide customers with a direct procurement solution. They are a network of trusted and vetted companies aligned to Wesco’s sales teams. They provide value-added solutions, along with access to Wesco’s 1.5M products to help customers meet goals.

Supplier Development Program

Wesco partners with responsible suppliers to enhance our supply chain. Our program creates growth opportunities for suppliers and creates a Tier II solution for our customers. Meaning we work with our customers to find the right suppliers to fulfill their needs.

Contact us to learn more about our Responsible Sourcing solutions.

Wesco is committed to the development of all responsible business enterprises.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

About Responsible Sourcing at Wesco

Wesco is NOT a diverse or small supplier.

Wesco does NOT have any diversity certificates.

Wesco recognizes the business benefits of building an authentic and engaging culture including customer initiatives, employee involvement, community outreach, supplier relationships and other sustainability endeavors. Our commitment to these core values underscores the critical importance of Responsible Sourcing within Wesco.

No, Wesco does not guarantee business to any supplier.  Wesco is committed to providing an opportunity for all suppliers to compete and provide value-added solutions, services, and innovative products.  Opportunities are awarded based on merit.

Wesco works with best-in-class suppliers of all accreditations who provide unmatched products and services in the following categories:

  • Power and Cooling
  • Professional A/V
  • Data Center/Communications
  • Wireless
  • Security
  • MRO
  • Pole line Hardware
  • Electrical Wire & Cable
  • Transformers
  • Switchgear
  • Lighting
  • Examples can include low voltage installers, electrical contractors, or vendor managed inventory just to name a few

Additionally, Wesco has the following customer solutions available:

  • Alliance Partner Network
    Wesco’s Alliance Partners provide customers with an alternate sales channel. A network of trusted and vetted value-added companies with access to 1.5M products and aligned to Wesco’s sales teams.
  •  Supplier Development Program
    Wesco partners with suppliers of all sizes and backgrounds to enhance our supply chain. Our program creates growth opportunities for suppliers and creates a Tier II solution for our customers.

As opportunities arise, the Responsible Sourcing Team will first review current Wesco suppliers and the strategic Alliance Partner Network. If our current suppliers or Alliance Partners do not meet the specified criteria, we will connect with various organizations to identify qualified suppliers. In addition, we will utilize other communication channels as they are available to continue to expand Wesco’s Responsible Sourcing solutions.

Supplier Certification

Certification is a process managed by a third party.  Wesco encourages suppliers to get certified by relevant organizations.  Wesco maintains corporate membership lists for your reference of organizations that may be helpful to you.  Wesco does not require suppliers to register with any specific organization. 

Certification is not mandatory to do business with Wesco; however, certain customer solutions and projects may require specific accreditations. In some cases, customers accept self-certifications, and Wesco can provide you with an affidavit to complete in order to support a self-certification submission.

We welcome all certifications and suppliers who are interested in doing business with Wesco. If you have a variety of certifications, please make sure to communicate that.

Wesco is a proud supporter of the Corporate Alliance for Supplier Capital initiative, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Wesco has donated $25,000 to the Corporate Alliance for Supplier Capital initiative to support small business owners and contribute to their success.

Learn more about this program.