How We Buy

The FirstEnergy Supply Chain department uses a strategic sourcing model, which provides suppliers more information and research on how their products and/or services fit into the Company's overall strategies and goals.

We use a variety of purchasing methods to obtain necessary goods and services, including:

Standard RFP offerings
RFx
Straight bid
Reverse auctions
Negotiated agreements

Our criteria for purchasing a product or service may include:

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model
Value added
First cost
Safety
Environmental commitment
E-enabled business

In addition, we maintain a proactive Supplier Diversity Program as an extension of our corporate commitment to promote diversity at every level of our Company.

Supply Chain Quick Links:

Supplier Registration
What We Buy
How We Buy
Invoicing and Payment Questions
ACH Banking Requirements
Terms & Conditions and Additional Information
Governance Structure
Coupa FAQs

Supplier Diversity

Supplier Diversity Overview
Supplier Business Classifications
Supplier Diversity Contacts
Supplier Diversity FAQs
Tier II Reporting
Diverse Supplier Development Program