Purchasing – Cooperation based on trust and partnership

With respect for the environment and the people who work in our global supply chain, we create value for customers, Tyrolit and suppliers. We believe in collaborative partnerships along the entire value chain. Our focus is on respect for the environment and for the people who work in our global supply chain.

Long-term partnership and win-win situation

We see the relationship with our suppliers as a long-term partnership that creates a win-win situation. In addition to economic and qualitative criteria, we attach particular importance to reliability of delivery and flexibility. We are always on the lookout for suppliers who share our philosophy and want to work with us to drive technology and processes forward.

The foundation of our success lies in building these enduring partnerships grounded in trust and shared achievements. In addition to cost, quality, reliability and innovation, sustainability is a key factor in the selection of our suppliers. Click the button to find out more details about sustainable procurement at Tyrolit.

Sustainable Procurement

Risk management and continuous improvement

Tyrolit carries out regular risk analyses and checks – if necessary – the operating procedures of our suppliers on site. If Tyrolit is of the opinion that a supplier does not fulfil the requirements and expectations, Tyrolit will provide recommendations for action, identifying issues for which corrective measures or improvements are required.

Maintaining high standards through the Tyrolit Code of Conduct for suppliers

By partnership-based cooperation, we mean responsible behaviour that ensures compliance with high standards. The Tyrolit Code of Conduct for suppliers forms the basis of these shared values. This code relates to various areas such as human rights, energy management and environmental protection. Compliance with these standards is meticulously monitored by a system of key performance indicators. It is also part of the General Terms and Conditions of Purchase and requires our suppliers to ensure that their suppliers comply with the Code of Conduct for suppliers as well.

Tyrolit is fully committed to sustainable and responsible business practices – in the interests of the company, its employees and society. The Tyrolit Code of Conduct for Suppliers sets forth the basic principles for supplier conduct when working with Tyrolit. We are committed to these principles and expect our suppliers to share our commitment to ethics, environmental protection and social responsibility. The Supplier Code of Conduct therefore plays a decisive role in our supplier selection and evaluation process.

Tyrolit code of conduct for suppliers

Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 is the EU Regulation on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). It aims to protect human health and the environment by identifying the intrinsic properties of chemicals more effectively and taking measures like phasing out or restricting substances of very high concern. The companies of the Tyrolit Group are committed to fulfilling their legal obligations and fully comply with the REACH regulation and expect the same level of compliance from their suppliers.

REACH Declaration of Conformity

Becoming a Tyrolit supplier

As a globally active production company, Tyrolit is constantly looking for potential suppliers around the world. We are particularly interested in the following product and service categories:

Production materials such as
- abrasives
- synthetic resins
- fillers
- steel cores & core materials
- metal powders
- glass frits
packaging materials and labels
Production aids and operating materials such as
- moulds
- kiln furniture
- chemicals
- tools
Machines and spare parts
Personal safety equipment
Software and hardware
Services such as
- logistics
- IT
- cleaning
- waste disposal

Our supplier selection process consists of three steps:

Identification
We are proactively looking for new partners and suppliers – e.g. at trade fairs – and often act upon recommendations. Please use the supplier self-assessment form.

Suitability evaluation
Risk assessments are conducted and aspects such as compliance (Code of Conduct, REACH, conflict minerals) are assessed and quotes and first sample deliveries are checked.

Technical qualification
Successful evaluation is followed by technical trials and tests, site visits and the drafting of quality management agreements.

Do you share our values, are you prepared to invest in a long-term partnership and do you offer products and services that match our purchasing programme? Then please send us a short e-mail with a company presentation and your product portfolio. We will be happy to check your offer and get in touch with you if we are interested.

Supplier self-assessment

Interested?
Please contact us.

purchasing@tyrolit.com

Mail

Delivery conditions

Deliveries

The respective delivery address is shown on all orders. Please take note as well of the delivery times of each location (see below). Deliveries outside the specified delivery times must be announced and approved in advance. Please make every effort to adhere to this requirement. Costs incurred in the event of non-adherence to delivery times or delivery to an incorrect address will be passed on to the supplier.

Shipping documents

Deliveries must be accompanied by properly completed paperwork, with the full Tyrolit purchase order number clearly visible.