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Procurement Information
This Procurement Information page provides information on procurement. This information is intended to help NGK suppliers understand the basic procurement policy of the NGK Group and to ensure a broad range of suppliers for the procurement of parts, materials, machinery, and various services.
NGK Group Procurement Policy
With “relationship with society”, “open and fair,” and “partnership” at the core of its procurement activities, the NGK Group aims for mutual prosperity based on mutual trust with suppliers through open, fair, and equitable procurement practices that not only comply with laws but also take into consideration global environmental conservation, respect for human rights, and the working environment.
Initiatives for CSR Procurement and Green Procurement
The NGK Group promotes CSR procurement and green procurement to meet societal demands related to procurement activities. See our web page on sustainability for more information.
Guidelines
English language NGK Group Supplier Code of Conduct (English) (PDF:443KB) NGK Group's Green Procurement Standard (English) (PDF:436KB) Appendixes (English) (PDF:986KB)
Japanese language NGK Group Supplier Code of Conduct (Japanese) (PDF:677KB) NGK Group's Green Procurement Standard (Japanese) (PDF:406KB) Appendixes (Japanese) (PDF:1,509KB)
Chinese language NGK Group Supplier Code of Conduct (Chinese) (PDF:520KB) NGK Group's Green Procurement Standard (Chinese) (PDF:678KB) Appendixes (Chinese) (PDF:1,070KB)
Supplier Helpline
The NGK Group has established a supplier helpline to promote open, fair, and equitable procurement activities in accordance with the NGK Group Procurement Policy.
Applications from new suppliers
Flow of steps through start of transactions
The illustration below provides an overview of the flow of steps through the start of transactions.
Procurement inquiries and new business applications