A global supplier network, conducting business responsibly, fairly and with integrity
At Philips, we work with suppliers who, like us, strive to deliver quality products, provide a safe working environment, treat workers with respect and work in an environmentally sound way. Supplier partnerships are built on transparency and trust, where supplier capabilities and performance are measured and tracked - helping maintain a durable and robust innovation system.
A global supplier network, conducting business responsibly, fairly and with integrity
At Philips, we work with suppliers who, like us, strive to deliver quality products, provide a safe working environment, treat workers with respect and work in an environmentally sound way. Supplier partnerships are built on transparency and trust, where supplier capabilities and performance are measured and tracked - helping maintain a durable and robust innovation system.
Philips General Business Principles
While pursuing our business objectives, we aim to be a responsible partner in society, acting with integrity towards our employees, customers, business partners and shareholders, as well as the wider community in which we operate. Philips General Business Principles are our guide to acting with integrity.
Procurement Code of Ethics
The Philips Procurement Code of Ethics applies to all employees working in Philips Procurement and is an integral part of the Philips General Business Principles (GBP).
General Conditions of Purchase
The Philips General Conditions of Purchase (for both Indirect Materials & Services and Bill of Materials purchases).
Eligible Buying Locations List
The Eligible Buying Locations List provides details of legal entities entitled to participate in both Bill of Materials and Non-Product Related Purchasing Agreements under the Philips terms and conditions.
Philips Quality Manual
We embed quality standards throughout our supply chain. The Philips Supplier Quality Manual provides an overview of expectations and requirements focusing on quality and product reliability..
Privacy and Data Rules
Philips' commitment to protect the personal data of Philips customers, suppliers and business partners is expressed in the Philips General Business Principles. These Privacy and Data Rules indicate how this commitment is put into practice.
General Data Protection Regulation
We adhere to the regulations set out in the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR). If our suppliers handle personal data when providing services to Philips, they are also required to meet the privacy and security requirements of the GDPR and we engage with them where appropriate. These requirements can be found in the European Commission Data Protection site.
Philips Global Travel Policy
The Philips Global Travel Policy is applicable to everyone who travels for business on behalf of Philips, including our suppliers.
Export Controls
Export Control and Sanction laws are of significant and growing importance to all international trade actors. At Philips, compliance with Export Controls and Sanctions is embedded in the way we do business and is part of our General Business Principles. We expect a similar commitment to compliance from all our business partners, as laid down in our Philips General Business Principles.
Supply Chain Security Requirements
The Philips Supply Chain Security (PSCS) policy defines how we secure the flow of goods to prevent tampering, theft, unobserved goods replacement, addition of unfamiliar goods, or other unauthorized access to the flow of goods.
The Long-term Customer Declaration
The Long-term customer declaration is issued by suppliers to confirm the preferential origin of goods in line with the corresponding rules of origin outlined in the Preferential Trade Agreement.
