Suppliers

This is the Supplier Relationship Portal of uisa. Here, we strengthen our ties with our partners and provide relevant information for those who are already part of our network, those who wish to join us, and the entire interested community. Presenting the stages of the supply chain transparently is very important to us.

Sharing and Generating Value

We seek suppliers who offer quality products and services as well as competitive commercial conditions, which are essential factors for the sustainability of our business. Additionally, we look for partners who are innovative, have a keen eye for continuous improvement, and apply ESG practices in their daily operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Become a uisa Supplier

We seek companies that aim to provide their products and services without compromising future generations—those that think about the sustainability of the planet. We value social and environmental responsibility, as well as integrity in the relationships between suppliers, our team, and the community.

In this stage, you register your company in our database of potential suppliers. If your company is selected by the Procurement department, you will receive an invitation via email to proceed to the next stage, the Qualification Process. Access the Practical Guide and follow the step-by-step instructions.

By accepting the invitation to participate in the Approval Process, your company will be close to becoming a supplier for uisa. We will review the information, and if it meets the established standards, the supplier will be approved. To understand the step-by-step details, please access the Practical Guide.

I Am a uisa Supplier

Safety is value, is care, is routine.

Part of our commitment is to ensure safety. Practice active safety and care with us—take care of yourself, your colleagues, and accept being cared for.

Know Our 5 Golden Rules

Safety is a commitment made by employees and service providers to regard safety as a value. Understanding that safety is non-negotiable means it should be part of our routine and everything we do.

Golden Rules

Reporting Information
Lockout of Hazardous
Energies
Work Permit
Vehicle Safety
PPE and EPCs

Code of Conduct for Partners and Suppliers

The code of conduct expresses our fundamental principles and defines the meaning of integrity. However, it is not expected to cover every situation encountered in daily life. Therefore, if in doubt, please contact the Compliance department.

General Conditions for Supplying Goods and Services

Here we provide important guidelines for the proper execution of supplies and contracted services, including information related to issuing electronic invoices, general payment conditions and criteria, collection and delivery of goods, among others.

Submitting Service Invoices

Suppliers can access their open orders and can quickly fill out, attach, and submit their invoices. Centralizing the submission and receipt of service invoices ensures that the flow for processing the invoice happens within the necessary timeframe for payment on the agreed date.

Purchasing Process

Monthly, we conduct performance evaluations for our critical suppliers in the categories of fixed services, packaging, and raw materials, while our suppliers of non-fixed materials and services are evaluated semi-annually. This evaluation considers various requirements, and the final score results in the Supplier Performance Index (IQP). We explain the IQP further below for a better understanding.

Curiosity

Critical suppliers are those providing materials or services that may impact the environment, food quality, safety, and sustainability aspects.

Evaluated Requirements

Commercial

Negotiation Flexibility and Delivery Deadlines

Commercial DiscrepanciesPunctuality

Safety

Compliance with Standards

Technical Quality

Adherence to Regulations

Work Conduct

Document Governance

Required documents according to internal regulations

Benefits of the Evaluation

The performance evaluation will indicate the supplier score in each requirement, guiding them on what needs adjustment internally and encouraging continuous improvement. Higher scores in the evaluation lead to a higher IQP, which generates more visibility for the supplier. For more details, please refer to the document on the Supplier Performance Evaluation Process.

Supplier Performance Index (IQP)

The average score from the supplier across each requirement of the performance evaluation yields the final score, the Supplier Performance Index, which can achieve the following classifications: