ZipHQ procurement

Northwestern Mutual utilizes ZipHQ as its end-to-end procurement tool with suppliers. There is no cost to suppliers to use this tool.

New suppliers to Northwestern Mutual

The first step towards doing business with NM, is to register in the Zip portal. If your company is being considered for an engagement with NM, you will receive a Zip Registration email directly from Northwestern Mutual.

Here is some of the information needed from new suppliers:

  • Company Information (Legal name, Phone, Email, etc.)
  • Federal Tax ID Number (TIN)
  • Finance/AR contact information
  • ACH Information

Documents needed:

  • W9 or W8
  • Bank letter or voided check
  • Diversity Certifications (if applicable)

Supplier Code of Conduct

Northwestern Mutual is committed to maintaining the highest legal and ethical standards. We expect suppliers to adhere to the following:

  1. Supplier Code of Conduct. The Supplier Code of Conduct outlines our requirement that suppliers be committed to principles, culture and values aligning with our own commitment to ethical, responsible, and sustainable business.
  2. Purchase Order Terms & Conditions. Vendor accepts Northwestern Mutual's offer contained in the purchase order and agrees to all the terms and conditions contained herein.

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