Committed to cultivating a marketplace for
small businesses and other underserved
suppliers by developing business opportunities
for all suppliers, Monette Knapik,
Executive Director for the CVS Health Enterprise
Supplier Engagement Program, emphasizes
the importance of positively impacting communities
served. She uses a strategic approach to supplier
engagement to ensure procurement opportunities
are provided across all CVS operations. Monette
also champions sustainability through initiatives that
embrace developing partnerships with suppliers that
adhere to environmental standards and reporting
transparency.
Monette fosters robust relationships with Sourcing
Partners and Merchandising Category Managers,
aligning the Supplier Engagement Team with the
overarching company goals. Monette’s team also collaborates
closely with the Construction and Facilities
Team to highlight the contributions of small businesses
and other underserved suppliers. She developed
the “How to do Business with CVS Health” campaign.
This initiative is presented at internal department
meetings, corporate town halls, and leadership gatherings,
educating stakeholders on the mission of
the CVS Health Supplier Engagement Team. The
campaign underscores the value of engaging with all
suppliers to foster competition among incumbents,
enhancing the potential for higher-quality goods and
services and cost savings.