How We Buy

The FirstEnergy Supply Chain department uses a strategic sourcing model, which provides suppliers more information and research on how their products and/or services fit into the Company's overall strategies and goals.

We use a variety of purchasing methods to obtain necessary goods and services, including:

• Standard RFP offerings
• RFx
• Straight bid
• Reverse auctions
• Negotiated agreements

Our criteria for purchasing a product or service may include:

• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model
• Value added
• First cost
• Safety
• Environmental commitment
• E-enabled business

In addition, we maintain a proactive Supplier Diversity Program as an extension of our corporate commitment to promote diversity at every level of our Company.