External Supplier Locator
Find Verified Minority, Women-Owned & Diverse Suppliers
Find Certified Diverse Suppliers in Seconds, Not Weeks. STARS Searches 200+ Databases and 1M+ Verified Supplier Records So You Don’t Have to.
Trusted by 100+ Fortune 500 Companies:
What Why How
Understanding External Supplier Locator
What Is External Supplier Locator?
The External Supplier Locator is essentially a supplier intelligence and sourcing platform that combines AI search, certified supplier databases, web integration, and collaboration tools to streamline supplier discovery, diversity sourcing, and vendor engagement.
Why Do You Need It?
- Find qualified diverse suppliers 5x faster using STARS
- Access 1M+ verified supplier profiles
- Search verified supplier profiles across 200+ databases
- One-click outreach: go from discovery to first contact in seconds, not days.
- Consolidation of Supplier Data Sources
How Does STARS Solve them?
STARS helps procurement teams find and engage verified small, diverse, local and sustainable suppliers from one place. Instead of manually searching NMSDC, WBE, SBA and hundreds of other directories, STARS consolidates every verified database into one intelligent search, filtered by certification, location, capability and more.
Data That Drives
Proven Results from STARS External Supplier Locator
Data Accuracy
Diverse Suppliers
Happy Clients
Years of Experience
Features Overview
Expand Your Diverse Supplier Network and Increase Community Impact
Advanced Search Filters
Use filters to search by capabilities, location, certification, and more.
Verified Supplier Profiles
Access supplier profiles with up-to-date certification information.
Supplier Identification & Classification
Easily identify small, diverse, minority-owned, local, and sustainable businesses.
Open Web Search
Expanded search capabilities to include open web results for more comprehensive supplier sourcing.
One-Click Outreach
Engage directly with suppliers in just one click, making outreach seamless.
AI Search
AI-enhanced search identifies the best matches for your criteria from vast datasets.
Exceptional Customer Support
Clients Love Our Multi-Channel Customer Support & Training
Verified Trusted Suppliers
Access Verified Supplier Profiles and Expansive Networks
Make informed supplier decisions with access to 200+ open and agency databases, featuring over 1M verified supplier records. Identify small, diverse, minority-owned, women-owned, local, and sustainable suppliers while ensuring compliance with certifications and regulations.
- Verified certifications and capabilities
- Certified supplier status displayed upfront
- Filter suppliers by certifications, compliance, and business classifications
Find The Perfect Supplier
Advanced Search Filters For Precise Supplier Matching
Locate suppliers that meet your procurement needs with advanced search filters. Narrow results based on location, certifications, capabilities, and more.
- Multiple search filters for targeted supplier selection.
- Save and revisit search criteria for future use.
- Real-time results with accurate supplier information.
AI Search & Open Web Search
Discover More With AI-Driven Search And Open Web Capabilities
Maximize your supplier discovery efforts with STARS’ AI-powered search and upcoming Open Web Search. Find relevant suppliers faster and expand beyond the existing database for global procurement opportunities.
- AI-driven search for accurate results
- Open Web Search for additional suppliers
- Real-time updates and expanded sourcing
Why STARS?
See Why So Many Clients Trust STARS
Join more than 100 Fortune 500 companies and several Government and Certifying Agencies experiencing STARS.
Tailored Portal Workflow
Customize the portal to fit your specific workflow needs, ensuring the system works for you.
Branded, Secure Private Portal
Your portal is unique to your brand and protected by industry-leading security measures.
Custom Reporting
Dynamic report-building tools let you create custom reports to fit your exact needs.
Global Capabilities
Our platform supports organizations worldwide, ensuring seamless operations across borders.
Transparent Pricing
Enjoy fixed, competitive pricing with no hidden costs and unlimited users.
Multi-Channel Customer Support
Our exemplary customer support and training ensure your success.
Global Capabilities
STARS Supports Clients Globally with Verified Non-US Diverse Supplier Discovery
Industries Served
Supporting Your Industry
STARS supports 100+ clients from government agencies to large healthcare and manufacturing clients with tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of various sectors
Healthcare
Government
Retail
Manufacturing
Technology
Energy
Client Success Stories
See What Our Clients Say
One of the most impressive aspects of our collaboration is your willingness to customize the systems and solutions to perfectly align with the unique needs of our organization.
We were not used to the type of prompt customer service that is being provided by you; our last provider took at least 48 hours if not more to even respond to one of our questions.
The VIVA Team listens to customer feedback and makes needed adjustments. Their support team provides very quick responses. This level of customer service isn’t often experienced.
We are impressed by the flexibility and customer-centric approach demonstrated by VIVA
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Frequently Asked Questions
The External Supplier Locator is a tool that helps procurement teams find and connect with verified small, diverse, local, and sustainable suppliers. It expands your supplier network and improves sourcing efficiency.
It brings supplier data together in one place, automates supplier vetting, and increases visibility. This helps organizations streamline sourcing, maintain compliance, and improve supplier diversity outcomes.
Features include advanced search filters, verified supplier profiles with updated certification data, one-click outreach for supplier engagement, and AI-enhanced plus open web search to broaden sourcing opportunities.
The platform integrates more than 200 databases and provides access to over one million supplier profiles. This includes minority-owned, women-owned, small business, and sustainability-focused suppliers.
Yes. Users can refine searches by certification status, supplier category, location, and other criteria. This makes it easy to find the right certified suppliers for specific procurement needs.
Once a supplier is located, procurement teams can connect directly using one-click outreach. This reduces communication delays and accelerates the sourcing process.
AI-powered search refines results and suggests better matches, while open web search expands access to supplier information that may not be available in internal or government databases.
Yes. The system can be tailored to match corporate branding, reporting requirements, and workflows. This makes it flexible for organizations with specific procurement processes.
The External Supplier Locator supports supplier searches across international markets. It allows companies to discover and engage suppliers outside the US while maintaining efficiency and compliance.
The platform is trusted by Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and certification bodies. These organizations use it to increase supplier diversity, improve visibility, and support inclusion goals.