Our mission

To identify, prequalify and promote the utilization of local suppliers capable of meeting our various procurement needs.

Key objectives

• Establish positive relationships for Entergy in the local business community
• Increase Entergy’s visibility in our community, locally, regionally and nationally
• Endorse and implement our company’s commitment to provide increased procurement opportunities with local suppliers
• Increase local suppliers’ awareness of our business operations, policies and business concepts
• Conduct internal awareness programs within our supply chain and other organizations within the company

Our strategy

Our supplier engagement and development team is proud of its involvement in the progress of helping build local suppliers. Building local suppliers is not always a reflection of the dollars earned, but the strategic alignment that the suppliers have with ventures of demand for products and services. Our team works with local suppliers to help them understand our business practices, policies and requirements. In doing so, Supplier Engagement and Development provides a necessary resource to assist local suppliers to align and capitalize on business opportunities and achieve their goals.

Benefits of supplier engagement and development

• Local pool of qualified suppliers
• Quality products and services resulting from increased competition
• Higher level of personalized service and flexibility