The Supplier Diversity Program at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is founded on the tenets of fair and equitable business practices and social responsibility.  Just as the rich diversity of our employees enhances our business culture, a diverse supplier base improves our supply chain, enables us to better manage our business and helps us contribute to the communities in which we and our subscribers work and live.  We believe that a strong, successful supplier diversity program requires creativity and commitment to ensure an inclusive business environment.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is committed to maximizing opportunities for diverse businesses, and fosters a culture that promotes the economic and sustainable development of diverse business enterprises.  We encourage the inclusion of small businesses owned, by minorities, women, veterans, service-disabled veterans and HubZone businesses in the procurement process.

Supplier Diversity provides BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee a competitive advantage in the marketplace, and it is an integral part of our long-term business strategy.  Therefore, it is our practice that employees with direct or indirect purchasing responsibility for products, goods and services seek qualified diverse suppliers as they collaborate with the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Supplier Diversity Team.  Together we build partnership through procurement.