Supplier Responsibility
We support our partners in seizing new opportunities to create a better future.
As leading provider of high-quality, system-critical elastomer components, we support our partners with our comprehensive material expertise, our outstanding product industrialization capabilities, and our future-oriented solution design to enable them to turn the challenges of today into the achievements of tomorrow. Together, we elaborate innovative solutions and strive for continuous improvements of existing production processes and products. We welcome creative and innovative suggestions from our suppliers. Together with our external providers we want to optimize our cost structure and aim for a best-in-class position.
Together with our suppliers, we strive
for top performance.
We build on supportive partnerships with
our suppliers.
We adhere to the
highest standards
of ethical behaviour.
Business relations
Based on trust and respect.
Our customers, suppliers, and other business partners can be certain that their business relations with Datwyler Group companies are based on trust and respect. We are convinced that these traditional basic values are regaining importance in our continually globalising world and that they can even be an additional competitive advantage. Based on this conviction, the Datwyler Group has introduced specific Code of Conducts for its employees and its suppliers and joined the UN Global Compact. We have committed ourselves to the ten principles of the UN Global Compact relating to human rights, labour standards, environmental protection, and anti-corruption initiatives.
Procurement principles
The following criteria are top priority
for our Procurement Organization
The global procurement organization steers a big variety of purchasing activities
within the Datwyler Group. Together with our suppliers, we want to pursue and
implement a sustainable purchasing policy. With the following criteria Datwyler,
sets its standard for a reliable partnership.
High quality
Our suppliers maintain a modern, efficient system of quality control. For certain business areas, a certification according to ISO 9001, IATF 16949 or ISO 15378 is a basic requirement for working with us.
Perfect services and delivery performance
High flexibility, reliability, and problem-solving expertise are among the strengths of our suppliers.
Economics
A key component of our cost calculation is based on the prices of our suppliers. We expect a fair and transparent pricing.
Technical standard
We partner up with responsible suppliers who support us with creativity and innovation to build on our technological leadership.
Sustainability
Our suppliers comply with current laws and directives. Certifications such as ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001/ ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 support the idea of sustainability. Whereas holding such certifications is not mandatory for a partnership, we certainly have a preference for certified suppliers. Being certified will of course also be taken into account during a supplier’s performance measurement.
Compliance
Datwyler expects all its suppliers to commit to the ten principles of the UN Global Compact relating to human rights, labour standards, environmental protection, and anti-corruption initiatives. These principles form the basis of the Datwyler Supplier Code of Conduct, which must be signed by all suppliers. Besides that, following the standards according to REACH, IMDS, and Conflict Minerals is equally important.
Apply for admission as a potential supplier.
Please download the “Supplier self-assessment” questionnaire, fill it out completely, and send it back to us by email together with the signed Supplier Code of Conduct and Global Supplier Quality Agreement.
Supplier journey
Invitation
Supplier receives an invitation from Datwyler.
Registration
Create your supplier account and complete your company profile in Coupa.
Qualification
Provide required company and compliance information.
Approval
Datwyler reviews and validates your information.
Business collaboration
Engange in sourcing events and purchase transactions with Datwyler.
One Procurement Digitalizaiton
Coupa – Our global procurement platform
Coupa is used by Datwyler to onboard new suppliers and undertake validation checks to ensure our suppliers meet our minimum standards. It is Datwyler’s global procurement platform for purchasing non-coded materials and services, supplier management, onboarding, and strategic sourcing. It connects requesters, buyers, and suppliers in one integrated digital solution, enabling more efficient, transparent, and standardized procurement processes across all locations. Suppliers must be set up on Coupa and can use the Coupa Supplier Portal (CSP) to do business with Datwyler.
Why Coupa? Benefits for suppliers
Simpliefied collaboration with Datwyler
Faster onboarding and qualification
Digital document exchange
One global platform for all Datwyler locations
What can suppliers do in Coupa?
Coupa provides suppliers with a single platform to collaborate with Datwyler digitally, efficiently and transparently.
Supplier registration
Start your journey as a Datwyler supplier
- Create your supplier account in Coupa Supplier Portal (CSP)
- Provide company information
- Upload required documents and certificates
Supplier profile management
Keep your company information up to date
- Maintain company and contact information
- Update addresses and communication details
- Upload and manage certificates and compliance documents
Strategic sourcing
Engage in sourcing events and grow your business
- View and respond to RFQs and tenders
- Submit quotations and proposals
- Receive sourcing event notifications
Catalog management
Create and maintain accurate catalogs for easy buying
- Create and maintain electronic catalogs (hosted catalog)
- Enable usage of Punchout-Catalogs via Coupa (cXML)
Purchase order collaboration
Manage purchase orders
- View and receive purchase orders for free-text items
- Receive purchase orders from catalogs via cXML or mail
Sustainability & compliance
Support Datwyler’s sustainability and compliance goals
- Provide ESG and sustainability information
- Upload quality certificates
- Complete supplier assessments and questionnaires
FAQ
Find answers to frequently asked questions
Yes. Suppliers can collaborate with Datwyler through the Coupa Supplier Portal without licensing costs.
Registration is initiated through an invitation from Datwyler Procurement.
Yes. Suppliers are responsible for maintaining accurate profile information.
Contact the Datwyler Supplier Support Team.
coupa-supplier-portal@datwyler.com
Please note that the support team does not review or respond to unsolicited marketing emails, product presentations, sales proposals, or requests for new business opportunities.
The Coupa solution will be implemented at the first Datwyler site end of 2026, with the rollout to further locations continuing through 2028.
Whistleblowing Policy
Safe and confidential reporting
Transparency, integrity and open communication are central pillars of Datwyler’s corporate culture. This whistleblowing policy ensures a secure and confidential channel for reporting concerns regarding misconduct, unethical behavior or unlawful activity. All reports are managed with fairness, discretion, and professionalism. Please download the policy to understand your rights, reporting procedures, and how we address such matters.
Contact
Downloads
Our General Purchasing Terms and Conditions can be downloaded here.
Specific region-, country- or site-related documents are available for download on the location pages.
