Purchasing is made on a competitive basis. The supplier selection process consists of the following steps:

• identification of needs
• specification of needs
• supplier evaluation
• issuing of bidder list to the suppliers
• request for quotations
• bid analysis
• shared Electrolux decision
• allocation of business to supplier

Given quotes are to be compared by the cost structure and technical competence of the suppliers. All requests for quotations are based on a serious intention to purchase. The overall most attractive proposal will be chosen as a shared Electrolux decision. Feed-back on quotes will be given to all bidders.

It is important to work in an integrated process with the suppliers, in order to make full use of their knowledge and capacity. This is especially important when we design and develop a project. Our suppliers must be involved as early as possible, even in the concept stage. Understanding the capacities, cost structure and opportunities for innovation is crucial when setting functional specifications.

DEALING WITH SUPPLIERS
The Electrolux policy is to select suppliers in a completely impartial manner on the basis of price, quality, performance and suitability of the product or service. We are to avoid anything that could imply selection of a supplier on any basis other than the best interests of Electrolux or which could give any supplier an improper advantage over another.