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Renita Gee,
Supplier Representative info.supplierdiversity@umb.com

At UMB we recognize a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness as an essential part of delivering a customer experience that cannot be found elsewhere. Unique perspectives add value to UMB by energizing the workplace and igniting innovation.

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SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

UMB’s Supplier Diversity program is committed to building strong and sustainable relationships with viable diverse-owned businesses. 

Our purpose – to help clients and communities thrive – and our business strategy have created meaningful growth opportunities for diverse businesses, supporting job creation and economic development across our eight-state national footprint.  We regard our Supplier Diversity strategy as a sound investment in the communities where we live and work.

Our Commitment

Through our Supplier Diversity Program, we recruit and introduce vendors to various areas of our company. The program encourages small and minority-owned businesses to provide competitive bids for the materials and services we need. The strategy is not simply about sourcing procurement opportunities.  We also provide financial solutions and education to our diverse business partners to help them be more competitive in today’s global economy. 

In helping our partners succeed, we succeed as well. 

Supplier Registration

If you're a supplier that can provide goods or services in accordance with our requirements and are at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by U.S. citizens who are diverse, we welcome a relationship with you.

Welcoming Diverse Suppliers

UMB acts without prejudice regarding suppliers or products and works to seek and obtain the best value for each expense. Supplier selection is based on the supplier’s ability to provide goods or services in a way that meet our standards for: 

  • Quality products and services 
  • Competitive pricing 
  • Technical foresight 
  • Proactive product service support 
  • Effective follow-through 

Supplier Selection

At UMB we base supplier selection on a supplier’s ability to provide goods or services at a strong value. Working with diverse suppliers is an important part of UMB commitment to equity and inclusion. We look forward to joining with businesses that forward our diverse approach to business. 

Procurement Opportunities

  • Facilities 
  • General office operations 
  • Human Resource 
  • Office suppliers, professional or consulting services
  • Non-Employee Compensation (appraisers, inspectors, temp help, contractors) 
  • Building Equipment (alterations, prop management, maintenance, moves/installs and all out lease/maintenance on equip) 
  • Telecom & Data Processing 
  • Advertising and Promotion 
  • Professional Fees (attorney, professional recruiting, consultants, other professional fees) 
  • Other Expenses (postage/express mail, office suppliers, travel, training, loan expenses, collections, security, printing other outside services) 

Who should register?

Our commitment to supplier diversity extends to supplier qualifications. To expand or deepen our diverse supplier base, we require that a company be at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by U.S. citizens who are: 

Supplier Onboarding

We look forward to developing relationships with businesses that share our vision. When you contact us, we will provide: 

  • The opportunity to discuss your products and services 
  • Follow-up regarding current and upcoming opportunities, trade shows and other events 
  • Inclusion in our supplier database, which serves UMB cross our footprint 
  • Constructive feedback regarding outcomes of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and other suggestions to help better position your company within UMB 
  • Educational/Financial knowledge to help your business grow 
  • African American 
  • Hispanic 
  • Native American 
  • Asian 
  • Indian 
  • Asian Pacific 
  • Women
  • Veterans
  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT)
  • Individuals with a disability
  • Service-disabled veterans

Proof of ownership is required. We accept certification from local, regional, state and national certifying agencies. 

UMB has always been committed to building strong and sustainable relationships with viable, diverse-owned businesses. We don’t do this because it’s popular or a mandate. We do it because it’s the right thing to do. One signature way we do this is through our Supplier Diversity program, which provides unique perspectives and immeasurable value to UMB — and can provide economic opportunity for diverse-owned businesses in our communities for many years.

Mariner Kemper
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Supplier Questionnaire

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