Responsible Supplier Selection and Engagement

The Group has established methodologies and guidelines to ensure we conduct procurement and supplier relationship management in a fair, competitive and transparent negotiation process, in line with our policies and values.


We verify and monitor supplier compliance through a formal assessment process.


  • Condition on purchase orders: Purchase Orders are mandatory (with potential exception of small procurement volumes which might not be covered by explicit procurement contracts) and must include commitment to The Adecco Group Third-Party Code of Conduct in the conditions of purchase.
  • Supplier Assessment, Qualification and Onboarding: The supplier onboarding process is initiated by The Adecco Group’s Procurement team. Suppliers must pass several requirements in our qualification process, including commitment to our Third-Party Code of Conduct and participation in the Third-Party Risk Assessment.
  • Supplier Evaluation and Monitoring: We evaluate and monitor our supplier portfolio regularly for ESG risk factors, inherent risks from operations and production, and exposure to those risks. The frequency is based on a risk-based approach, to ensure our due diligence is carried out in a manner that is commensurate with the products and services that we buy. This includes recurring screenings, health-checks, risk assessments, and supplier base optimizations.
  • Contracting: All new and extended/renewing procurement contracts must include the contract clause which commits the supplier to our Third-Party Code of Conduct and, additionally, defines self-assessment and audit rights.
  • Supplier diversity: We believe that a diverse and inclusive supplier-base benefits us by bringing different perspectives, innovative solutions, and a resilient supply chain. As such, we are committed to exploring opportunities to promote, increase, and improve the business participation of qualified underrepresented business enterprises in our procurement process, including but not limited to women, ethnic minority, LGBTQ++, disabled, and/or veteran owned small businesses.

  • Condition on purchase orders

    Purchase Orders are mandatory (with potential exception of small procurement volumes which might not be covered by explicit procurement contracts) and must include commitment to The Adecco Group Third-Party Code of Conduct in the conditions of purchase.

  • Supplier Assessment, Qualification and Onboarding

    The supplier onboarding process is initiated by The Adecco Group’s Procurement team. Suppliers must pass several requirements in our qualification process, including commitment to our Third-Party Code of Conduct and participation in the Third-Party Risk Assessment.

  • We evaluate and monitor our supplier portfolio regularly for ESG risk factors, inherent risks from operations and production, and exposure to those risks. The frequency is based on a risk-based approach, to ensure our due diligence is carried out in a manner that is commensurate with the products and services that we buy. This includes recurring screenings, health-checks, risk assessments, and supplier base optimizations.

  • All new and extended/renewing procurement contracts must include the contract clause which commits the supplier to our Third-Party Code of Conduct and, additionally, defines self-assessment and audit rights.

  • We believe that a diverse and inclusive supplier-base benefits us by bringing different perspectives, innovative solutions, and a resilient supply chain. As such, we are committed to exploring opportunities to promote, increase, and improve the business participation of qualified underrepresented business enterprises in our procurement process, including but not limited to women, ethnic minority, LGBTQ++, disabled, and/or veteran owned small businesses.