Our suppliers keep medicines moving across CEE, CIS and Central Asia
For 90 years, we have helped people live healthy lives in a healthy world. This depends on trusted suppliers who deliver quality, reliability and continuity at scale.Together, we build resilient supply chains, drive innovation and create sustainable value for patients.
Why partner
Scale, stability and partnerships built to last.
We build long-term relationships with suppliers who share our commitment to quality, reliability and responsible business. Across key procurement categories, we work together to strengthen supply continuity, improve performance and create sustainable value.
"We buy with patients in mind, working with suppliers who uphold quality, act with integrity and strengthen supply reliability. Every medicine we deliver depends on resilient, high-quality partnerships."
Philip Fritzsche, Group Chief Procurement Officer
Our standards
Patient safety sets the bar for every supplier we choose, in every country.
The quality and reliability of our medicines depend on responsible decisions across the supply chain. We expect our suppliers to uphold the same high standards of quality, integrity and responsible business conduct.
01 Ethics and compliance
Integrity, anti-bribery and responsible business conduct, in line with our Code of Ethics.
02 Quality and reliability
Consistent quality, compliance and dependable supply at every stage of the value chain.
03 Cybersecurity
Secure handling of data and effective protection of systems, information and digital operations.
04 Sustainability
Responsible sourcing and reducing environmental impact across our supply chain.
05 Innovation
A continuous-improvement mindset and willingness to develop better products, processes and solutions together.
What we BUY
From active ingredients to capital projects, we source across our platform.
We source across three main procurement areas. Select the area and category that best matches your offering to learn more or submit your interest to the relevant Procurement team.
Direct
Active pharmaceutical ingredients used in the manufacture of finished pharmaceutical products across different therapeutic areas.
Primary and secondary packaging materials used to protect, identify and deliver pharmaceutical products, including glass and plastic components, aluminium foils, cartons, labels and leaflets.
Pharmaceutical excipients supporting product formulation, stability, appearance and manufacturing, including coatings, cellulose derivatives, gelatin-based materials, polymers, lactose, flavours and other functional ingredients.
Chemical intermediates, starting materials and process raw materials used in the development and commercial manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients and pharmaceutical products.
Indirect
Software and licenses, IT hardware, infrastructure and cloud solutions, implementation and support services, cybersecurity solutions, telecommunications and mobile services.
Marketing, media and communication services, including creative and digital services, media buying, market research, public relations, social media and marketing analytics.
Branded and promotional materials, including printed materials, medical promotion materials, merchandising, display systems, representative gifts and visual communication assets.
Procurement of consulting, legal, tax, financial, audit, recruitment, HR, training, insurance, translation, courier, archiving and other professional services supporting business operations.
Procurement of travel and event-related services, including hotels, air and rail travel, travel management, conference venues, catering, event organization and sponsorship activities.
Management of company vehicles and mobility solutions, including vehicle long-time rental, fleet management services, fuel cards, charging services and related fleet products and services.
Engineering
Production machinery and equipment.
Maintenance and technical services for production equipment, including preventive maintenance, calibration and measurement services, repairs, retrofits, equipment upgrades and technical support.
Logistics, warehousing and office solutions supporting manufacturing and business operations, including material handling equipment, storage systems and office furniture, excluding laboratory furniture.
Technical utilities, including natural gas, electricity, heat energy and water.
Construction services, electrical power, electrical installations, automation, low-current systems and design engineering services.
Mechanical construction services, HVAC systems, industrial piping and engineering solutions supporting manufacturing facilities, utilities and infrastructure development.
Laboratory equipment, laboratory furniture, laboratory equipment rental, glassware and auxiliary materials, reagents, standards and reference materials, and analytical testing services.
Spare parts for machinery and equipment, electrical and automation components, hydraulic components and process valves and fittings, installation and construction materials, workshop equipment, filters, industrial oils and lubricants, diesel fuel, heating oil, cleaning supplies, industrial gases, pallets and pallet containers.
Cleaning services, security services, leases and rental services.
Personal protective equipment (PPE), workwear rental and maintenance, workwear laundry services, fire protection equipment services, PPE inspection and maintenance services, employee catering services and promotional PPE items.
Waste management services, environmental monitoring and testing services, environmental fees and regulatory charges.
Analytical studies, research and analytical services, clinical and bioequivalence studies, expert assessments, reports and professional opinions.
FOR CURRENT AND POTENTIAL SUPPLIERS
Find the information and documents you need to work with Polpharma
Access key resources for working with us, including procurement policies, purchase terms, invoicing requirements, supplier standards and sustainability guidance.
Suppliers Code of Conduct
Global Compliance Policy
Global Code of Ethics
Responsible sourcing & sustainability
Ethics & Compliance