Supplier Diversity

Strategic Vision for Empowering Diversity-Owned Suppliers

As the world’s leading manufacturer of connectivity and sensor solutions, we partner with our global network of suppliers to create a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future.

Leading a global Supplier Diversity strategy to increase diversity spend to $250 million by 2026

Partnering with high performing diversity-owned suppliers to achieve mutual growth

Representing diversity in action with Internationally recognized diversity organizations

Supplier Showcase Stories

Serendipity Electronics Inc.

Women-Owned Small Business Supplier Partner for over 5 years

Founded in 1991, Serendipity Electronics is a full-service procurement organization. They are a premier distributor of semiconductor, connectors, passive and electro-mechanical components. Serendipity is headquartered in Long Island, New York, with offices located in USA and China and has a Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) incentivized procurement program.

Learn about TE's partnership with Serendipity Electronics

Frequently Asked Questions

TE Supplier Diversity

Q: What is Supplier Diversity?

A: Supplier Diversity is the intentional inclusion of historically underutilized businesses in a company’s supply base to achieve innovation; cost reduction; and revenue growth objectives. This may include businesses owned, operated and controlled by greater than 51% of: Minorities, Women, LGBTQ+, Veterans, and Disabled.

Q: What if I registered with TE Supplier Diversity, but have not been contacted for a procurement opportunity?

A: If your company has not been contacted for a potential procurement opportunity, either the opportunity has not yet occurred, we do not have a need for the product/service your company provides, or a match between your company’s product/service and our procurement needs has not been identified. Please remain patient as procurement opportunities may take time to develop.

Interested in becoming a diverse supplier for TE Connectivity?

Email the TE Supplier Diversity Team