Purchasing and Supply - Ethics Policy

1. PURPOSE

To provide guidance to employees engaged in any supplier related activity concerning ethical practices

2. SCOPE

This policy applies to all employees.

3. CODE OF ETHICS

1. Avoid the intent of unethical or uncompromising practice in relationships, actions and communications.
2. To consider the best interests of his Company and to demonstrate loyalty to the Employer.
3. To use only the Authority granted and to know and obey the policies and laws governing the purchasing function and remain alert to the legal ramifications of purchasing decisions.
4. Refrain from any private business or professional activity that would create a conflict between personal interests and the interests of the Employer.
5. Refrain from soliciting or accepting money, donations, loans, credits, or prejudicial discounts, and the acceptance of gifts, entertainment, favors, or services from present or potential suppliers that might influence or appear to influence purchasing decisions or that might make the employee obligated to the supplier.
6. To buy without prejudice, seeking to obtain the best value and to promote impartiality in all phases of the Purchasing Cycle.
7. To subscribe to and work for honesty in buying and selling.
8. Promote Positive Supplier Relationships through prompt and courteous reception as far as conditions will permit, to all who are on a legitimate business mission.
9. Refrain from reciprocal agreements that restrict competition.
10. Discourage Purchasing's involvement in personnel purchases that are not business related.
11. Handle information of confidential or proprietary nature to employers and /or suppliers/customers with due care and proper consideration of ethical and legal ramifications.

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Supplier Relationships

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