External Supplier Locator
External Supplier Locator for Diverse & Local Suppliers
Expand your supply chain effortlessly with STARS' External Supplier Locator—connecting you to a global network of small, diverse, local, and sustainable suppliers.
Trusted by 100+ Fortune 500 Companies:
What Why How
Understanding External Supplier Locator
What Is It?
The External Supplier Locator helps procurement teams find and engage with verified small, diverse, local, and sustainable suppliers, enhancing sourcing efficiency.
Why Do You Need It?
- Easy-to-Use Supplier Searching
- Increased Supplier Visibility
- Automated Supplier Vetting
- Improvements in Tracking Compliance
- Consolidation of Supplier Data Sources
How Does STARS Solve them?
STARS consolidates fragmented supplier databases and automates vetting through open web search and external data sources, ensuring accurate, comprehensive supplier profiles and providing procurement teams with a seamless supplier search tool.
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
