Newell Rubbermaid and its divisions are committed to attracting and competing for suppliers that provide us with high quality and innovative products, when we need them, at competitive pricing and advantaged terms from all across the world. Such suppliers enable Newell Rubbermaid and its divisions to exceed the expectations of our own customers, delivering significant and tangible value resulting in our growth and increased value to our shareholders.

We intend to do business only with suppliers that subscribe to our philosophy of quality and competitiveness and who will collaborate with us to help insure we enjoy an advantage in our marketplaces. Newell Rubbermaid recognizes that a supply base that can meet the requirements stated above enables our growth, and in return we will reward that supply base with the opportunity to grow along with us...

Newell Rubbermaid and its divisions purchasing philosophy is built on the following four key elements:

• Quality - Suppliers must meet or exceed defined requirements;
• Productivity - Total cost savings must be delivered year-over-year;
• Advantaged terms - Suppliers to our corporation accept our standard terms of payment;
• Lean manufacturing - There is a relentless focus on cycle-time and inventory reduction to benefit both of us.
  
  

Newell Rubbermaid will clearly articulate its requirements to all suppliers, insuring that the playing field is level. As a result, we expect to receive highest value for every dollar we spend.

The Global Groups that make up our company, and the numerous divisions inside each Group, represent a significant potential opportunity for suppliers that want to engage with us and subscribe to our philosophy. Our purchasing operations are committed to promoting synergy across the corporation, and if you become a supplier in good standing and can support the requirements of multiple divisions, you may then be syndicated as a strategic partner across our enterprise. The potential herein is sizable!

We welcome you to learn more about Newell Rubbermaid, its Global Groups and its many divisions, and we invite you to contact us for consideration as a potential supplier.

Paul Box,
Group Vice President of Procurement