Supplier Inquiries

At Adtalem Global Education, we are committed to providing our students with an excellent education. We accomplish that mission in part by having suppliers that provide high quality goods and services. The goal of our Supply Management Organization is to offer total value management through our supplier relationships to Adtalem's family of institutions and to our students. Total value management combines timely deliveries, superior service, competitive pricing and innovative ideas.

On this section of the Adtalem website are the policies and practices required for all suppliers. Organizations interested in becoming a supplier to Adtalem and its family of institutions are required to read and adhere to the Supplier Code of Conduct. The Purchase Order Terms and Conditions allow for building solid relationships with our suppliers.

Our Mission

The Supply Management Organization brings total value management to the Adtalem family of institutions and its students by applying skills and experience to the procurement of goods and services.

We fulfill our mission by forming mutually beneficial relationships with our suppliers. The relationships combine Adtalem’s demand for quality, cost effectiveness and ethical business practices with our suppliers’ willingness and ability to provide those elements.

Contact Information

Supply Management Organization
Adtalem Global Education
500 W. Monroe Street, Suite 13
Chicago, IL 60661
312-651-1400
SupplierIntro@adtalem.com

Hours of operation for the Supply Management Organization are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST, Monday-Friday.

Supplier Sales Calls

The members of the Supply Management Organization meet with suppliers by appointment only. Cold calls and visits without a specific purpose will not be honored. The Supplier Introduction Form is the method for informing the Supply Management Organization of a supplier's capabilities. 

Supplier Introduction Process

After completion and submittal of the Supplier Introduction Form, the supplier's information will be reviewed for applicability to Adtalem's needs and requirements. The suppliers will either be contacted shortly thereafter if immediate needs exist, or the suppliers' information will be retained for future opportunities. Adtalem is under no obligation to (a) contact a supplier or (b) form a business relationship with a supplier because the Supplier Introduction Form was submitted. 

Requirements for Doing Business with Adtalem

The Supplier Code of Conduct provides details on Adtalem's business requirements. The following summaries are highlighted for emphasis.

Legal Compliance
Adtalem expects our suppliers to comply with all applicable laws, including laws related to employment practices, discrimination, environment and health and safety. Suppliers who violate such laws will be replaced.

Data Privacy
Protecting the privacy of our students' data is a top priority for Adtalem, and we have implemented strict data privacy practices. Suppliers that must be provided access to students' data are responsible to preserve the integrity, security and confidentiality of all such data.

Publicity
Adtalem does not allow its suppliers to publicize their relationship with Adtalem or its institutions, nor to display the Adtalem logo, or those of its institutions, unless specifically allowed to do so under written approval. Such approval is for one purpose and one use and is not transferrable to other uses.

Gratuities
Suppliers may not offer any gratuity, gift, favor or advantage to any Adtalem colleague. Exceptions to this policy are business meals and marketing items such as pens, calendars and advertising items of low cost.

Diversity
Adtalem is proud to serve a culturally and ethnically diverse student population. We are committed to diversity among the suppliers we choose to provide products and services to our students and to our organization.

All suppliers must submit certification documents from organizations qualified to validate suppliers’ diverse status. Adtalem will accept certifications from numerous organizations, including the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC),  National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).