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Supplier Diversity Recognition Awards

Bausch & Lomb presented its fourth annual Supplier Diversity Recognition Awards to three suppliers and one employee during a ceremony at the Company’s World Headquarters on March 18, 2008.

The awards, presented as part of the Bausch & Lomb Supplier Diversity Development Program, recognize significant contributions made by our suppliers and employees towards our commitment to building relationships with diverse suppliers, including minority-owned, women-owned and other diverse enterprises.

The Supplier Diversity Development Program identifies diverse suppliers in order to expand the Company’s ability to exceed customers’ expectations with world-class quality, service, cost and technology.

Three suppliers were recognized for excellence in customer service, quality, speed of delivery and competitive value.

  • CMS, a print solutions company of Canton, OH, received the Bausch & Lomb Minority Business Enterprise Supplier of the Year Award.
  • System Efficiency, an IT firm, of Richmond, VA, received the Bausch & Lomb Woman-Owned Business Enterprise Supplier of the Year Award.
  • PHH, a fleet management firm, of Sparks, MD received the Bausch & Lomb Corporate Citizenship Supplier of the Year Award.

"Maintaining a dependable and diverse supplier base for Bausch & Lomb is an essential component in maintaining our position in a competitive marketplace,” said DeRoy Bryant, Vice President - Global Sourcing & Procurement. “Our commitment to supplier excellence helps us to continue delivering products that help perfect vision and enhance lives for consumers and practitioners around the globe.”

Minority Business Enterprise Supplier of the Year Award

CMS, a print solutions company of Canton, OH, received the Bausch & Lomb Minority Business Enterprise Supplier of the Year Award.

(l-r) James Thurman - Director Global Sourcing & Procurement,  Joe LoJacono - Director Global Sourcing & Procurement, Accepting on behalf of CMS: Dave Russomanno, Sr. Buyer Global Sourcing & Procurement, Michelle Joseph, Manager Global Sourcing & Procurement, and DeRoy Bryant - Vice President Global Sourcing & Procurement.

 

Woman-Owned Business Enterprise Supplier of the Year Award

System Efficiency, an IT firm, of Richmond, VA, received the Bausch & Lomb Woman-Owned Business Enterprise Supplier of the Year Award.

(l-r) James Thurman - Director Global Sourcing & Procurement, Michelle Joseph, Manager Global Sourcing & Procurement, Loren Kaufman and Bob Braden from System Efficiency, Tammy Carpenter, Sr. Buyer Global Sourcing & Procurement and DeRoy Bryant - Vice President Global Sourcing & Procurement.

 

Corporate Citizenship Supplier of the Year Award

PHH, a fleet management firm, of Sparks, MD received the Bausch & Lomb Corporate Citizenship Supplier of the Year Award.


(l-r) James Thurman - Director Global Sourcing & Procurement, Michelle Joseph, Manager Global Sourcing & Procurement, Mark Dennis, Fleet Manager Global Sourcing & Procurement, MaryAnn Moeri and Ron Dupkanusfrom PHH, and DeRoy Bryant - Vice President Global Sourcing & Procurement.

Buyer Advocate of the Year Award

Tammy Carpenter, Sr. Buyer of IT Services received the Buyer Advocate of the Year award.


(l-r) James Thurman - Director Global Sourcing & Procurement, Michelle Joseph, Manager Global Sourcing & Procurement, Tammy Carpenter, Sr. Buyer Global Sourcing & Procurement, and DeRoy Bryant - Vice President Global Sourcing & Procurement.