Suppliers are an important part of Knauf's success. We believe that fostering and maintaining productive, collaborative relationships with suppliers is critical to our success. For this reason, we work to strategically leverage and manage the company's supply base to ensure goods and services are delivered safely, reliably, at a competitive cost, and always on a platform of integrity.
Knauf seeks partnerships with suppliers who have a strong safety culture, reliable operations, quality goods and services, competitive pricing, strong cost-management skills, innovative business solutions, and a strong customer focus. Potential suppliers are evaluated based on compliance, financial health, environment and safety, capability, and information protection risks.
We strive to make working with Knauf as simple and valuable as possible for our suppliers. The better we collaborate, the more effectively we can serve our mutual customers. The resources below will help you understand the process of doing business with Knauf.
Knauf uses eftsure for supplier payment verification services. Eftsure is an independent, real-time, continuous controls monitoring system, designed to validate the integrity of online transactions and supplier information. It ensures accurate electronic funds transfer of payments and provides greater assurance that funds are going where they are intended. There is no charge for suppliers to be verified by Eftsure.
If you have any concerns about the potential presence of modern slavery in Knauf operations or supply chain please report them to the Speak Up line, which is managed by an independent agency and reports can be made anonymously. If you have any concerns about non-compliance with laws, policies, or ethical principles in your dealings with Knauf please report them on 1800 763 983 or use Speak Up Online Reporting.
Our Supplier Code of Conduct sets out our expectations of businesses that want to sell their goods or services to Knauf and outlines what constitutes a responsible supplier. Please review Knauf Supplier Code of Conduct, along with our Conditions of Quotation & Supply and Purchase Order Terms to understand our requirements.