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Buyer membership with WEConnect International connects your organization to a global network of women-owned suppliers, helping you strengthen supply chains, drive innovation, and create measurable business and social impact.
Women fuel the global economy as leaders, consumers, and entrepreneurs — yet they remain dramatically underrepresented in corporate supply chains. By sourcing from women-owned businesses, companies unlock innovation, strengthen resiliency, and contribute to sustainable economic growth.
Gain access to our global database of registered and certified women-owned businesses in 135+ markets.
Validate spend with certified women-owned suppliers that the global criteria for 51 percent owned, operated, and controlled.
Unlock cost savings and creativity by engaging suppliers that reflect your customer base.
Tap into a global database of 20,000+ women entrepreneurs, from emerging businesses to established firms. This platform helps companies connect, share opportunities, and support the growth of future suppliers ready to compete in global value chains.
Equip your team with training and capacity-building programs that strengthen both buyers and suppliers.
Set your company’s sourcing and supplier development efforts apart and demonstrate commitment to global impact
Tap into the world’s largest network of responsible sourcing best practices.
Demonstrate leadership in CSR and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Participate in a global ranking that highlights leading corporations driving responsible sourcing. This distinction showcases your company’s commitment to engaging women-owned businesses.
Learn more about the benefits of becoming a WEConnect International member.
WEConnect International offers a range of membership levels designed to meet the needs of global, regional, and market-specific sourcing strategies. Each level provides tailored benefits to help you strengthen supply chains, benchmark progress, and connect with women-owned suppliers worldwide.
Globally, women control $20 trillion in annual consumer spending and make over 85% of consumer purchasing decisions.
Are you a Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier to a WEConnect International member?
Our Prime Supplier Membership helps you build capacity and connect to more opportunities.
– Training sessions on planning and implementing sourcing efforts
– Access to global database of women-owned businesses
– Assistance with identifying existing suppliers
– Best practices on local, regional and global procurement efforts
– Individual member strategy support
– Invitations to regional networking/matchmaking events
“As a proud partner of WEConnect International, we have witnessed firsthand the unparalleled value and innovation that global women-owned businesses bring to the table through this vibrant WEConnect International’s network. Together, we can drive meaningful change and create a more inclusive, equitable global economy.”
Cheryl Hofmeister
Head of Supplier Diversity, Organon
“Baker Hughes is proud to support WeConnect International and our shared vision of promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, as well as reducing inequality within and among countries. Our partnership will help develop nationwide marketing campaigns and learnings systems to help drive revenue and grow the number of registered women-owned businesses in the WEConnect network.”
Anna Strachan
Supplier Diversity Program Manager, United Kingdom, Baker Hughes
“WEConnect International’s multi-national and multi-regional footprint is an asset to the advancement of women in business ownership and the globalization of corporate Supplier Diversity programs. They provide positive momentum for women owned businesses’ access to opportunities, which serves as a catalyst for diverse spend acceleration across industries.”
Genne McDowell
Global Supplier Diversity & Social Responsibility Director, Dow
“Accenture is proud to be a co-founder of WEConnect International, whom we are actively helping expand worldwide. WEConnect International empowers women to succeed in global markets by convening corporations and women-owned businesses to spur innovation and inclusion in global supply chains, generate more sustainable business models, and promote faster socio-economic advancement.”
KAI NOWOSEL
CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER, Accenture
“Walmart is focused on leveraging our size and scale to empower women across the globe. We believe increasing sourcing from women-owned businesses is the right thing to do and will make us a better retailer by providing more products and services which align to the needs of our customers. WEConnect International helps us identify women-owned businesses for our global supply chain.”
Sherry-Lee Singh
Senior Director, Supplier Diversity, Walmart
“WEConnect International has been an amazing partner in our inclusive sourcing journey by helping us to explore opportunities with women-owned businesses globally. We believe our woman-owned supplier partners provide a competitive edge that enhances our customer experience.”
Bianca Ortega
Senior Director, Global Supplier Diversity, Marriott International
Associate Director, Membership Growth and Development
bgonzalez@weconnectinternational.org