Leading global paint and coatings company with 4,700+ distribution points serving vendors worldwide




• Comply with all applicable laws, labor regulations, and environmental standards
• Maintain safe working conditions and ethical employment practices
• Provide accurate product documentation and conflict minerals verification
• Complete supplier application through Coupa Supplier Portal system
• Provide legal entity documentation, tax information, and insurance certificates
• Submit DUNS number, bank details, and regulatory compliance documentation
• Meet product quality specifications and performance requirements
• Maintain proper documentation of manufacturing processes and materials
• Allow facility access for audits and quality assurance inspections
Complete the comprehensive vendor application through Sherwin-Williams' supplier portal, providing business documentation, certifications, and compliance information.
Complete the comprehensive vendor application through Sherwin-Williams' supplier portal, providing business documentation, certifications, and compliance information.
Submit products for technical evaluation and quality testing while meeting Sherwin-Williams' performance standards and regulatory requirements.
Establish EDI connections through the Coupa Supplier Portal and integrate with Sherwin-Williams' procurement and inventory management systems.
Begin product distribution through Sherwin-Williams' 4,700+ retail locations with ongoing performance monitoring and compliance verification.
Sherwin-Williams monitors supplier performance through comprehensive scorecards tracking delivery times, quality standards, compliance rates, and customer satisfaction metrics across their global distribution network.

Best practices include maintaining consistent product quality, meeting just-in-time delivery requirements, and adhering to sustainability guidelines while supporting Sherwin-Williams' growth objectives.

Sherwin-Williams' primary supplier management system handling registration, purchase orders, invoicing, and communication for all vendor partnerships and procurement processes.
Electronic Data Interchange capabilities supporting standard transaction codes including purchase orders (850), invoices (810), and shipping notices (856) for automated business processes.
Access to Sherwin-Williams' 136 manufacturing and distribution facilities across five geographic regions, enabling efficient product flow to 4,700+ retail locations worldwide.
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Dedicated support for supplier inquiries and technical assistance
Real-time metrics and scorecards for vendor performance tracking
Step-by-step instructions for new vendor onboarding process
Required documentation and information for supplier setup
Food and Drug Administration regulations for coatings and materials safety
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Application programming interfaces for supplier portal connectivity
Integration tools for inventory management and order fulfillment
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