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ABOUT CHS

CHS is a global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across
the United States. Diversified in energy, agronomy, grains and foods, we’re
committed to creating connections to empower agriculture, helping our owners and
customers grow their businesses.

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OUR BUSINESSES

CHS offers a breadth of products and services to support our owners and
customers every step of the way. Our practical solutions, local expertise and
global connections give our farmer-owners and local cooperatives competitive
advantages to reach their goals.

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AGRONOMY

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 * Agronomy solutions
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ENERGY

 * Refined fuels
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CHS is committed to making a meaningful impact in agriculture and rural America.
Through our stewardship initiatives, we invest in programs that develop new
generations of ag leaders, promote ag safety and strengthen hometown
communities.

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COOPERATIVE VALUE

Cooperatives are owned and governed by members who use its products, supplies,
or services and operate in many sectors of the economy. In a cooperative system,
people come together to scale buying power, gain access to goods and services
and create economic opportunity.

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CAREERS

At CHS, our teams work together to provide the products, services and expertise
farmers and cooperatives need to feed a growing population. As a CHS employee,
you help empower agriculture by creating connections that bring shared success.

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• View the 2022 CHS Sustainability Report (PDF)
• View the 2022 CHS Stewardship Report (PDF)





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BUSINESS PARTNERS

CHS Strategic Sourcing and Procurement selects preferred and approved suppliers
that support and work collaboratively with our businesses to deliver the
greatest benefit to our organization while aligning with our values.


SUPPLIER FAQS

How do I become a supplier for CHS?

To be considered:

 * Complete the questionnaire and return to CHSstrategicsourcing@chsinc.com
 * Be committed to and comply with our CHS Supplier Code of Conduct Policy
 * Complete an additional assessment if you are a software vendor
 * Provide your Dun and Bradstreet number
 * Provide a completed W-9. International suppliers provide a W-8
 * Comply with CHS Inc. terms and conditions for goods and services

Potential suppliers may need to undergo a due diligence process.



CHS Standard PO Terms and Conditions

Comply with CHS Inc. terms and conditions for goods and services



Do you have a Preferred Supplier Program?




CHS Preferred Supplier program has three distinct categories:


• Strategic Supplier – Suppliers critical to the success of CHS. This small
group of suppliers provide strategic leadership, innovation and creativity to
advance the goals of CHS.

• Preferred Supplier – Suppliers with which CHS has entered into specific
agreements in specific supply categories detailing volume discounts, delivery
commitments and other key elements that sets these suppliers apart from approved
suppliers. Preferred suppliers are generally the first call for products and
services.

• Approved Supplier – Suppliers approved for doing business with CHS in the
general course of doing business. Approved suppliers are the second or third in
line for products or services.




Do you provide special consideration for certain classifications of suppliers?

CHS is committed to supporting small business, minority--owned, veteran-owned,
disabled and women-owned businesses. Potential suppliers will be asked to
self-declare business classification. CHS reports this data as part of
compliance process to appropriate reporting agencies. If you identify as a
particular class of suppliers, you will be asked to submit appropriate
certification with your completed questionnaire as part of the qualification
process.


How often do you review the classification of suppliers?

 * CHS Strategic Sourcing and Procurement regularly reviews our supplier base
   and partnerships. Key categories currently undergo an annual assessment for
   performance, capabilities, and operational needs for the enterprise. 
 * 



Supplier resources for Coupa

CHS uses an e-procurement tool called Coupa

 * What is Coupa
   • Coupa is an industry leading e-procurement tool used to help improve the
   usability, visibility and accuracy of the P2P process for indirect spend. 
   • Coupa is free and easy to use for our suppliers


 * Is Coupa being used by all of CHS Inc.?
   • No. The first phase of Coupa includes Corporate, PFI, Grain Marketing, and
   select Country Operations locations. Future deployments are still being
   finalized and will be communicated appropriately.  


 * How do suppliers get access to Coupa?
   • If you are a new supplier, please follow the qualification process and CHS
   Strategic Sourcing will determine if you should be using Coupa
   • If you are an existing supplier, you can contact CHS Strategic Sourcing
   with your company information and current business with CHS for direction on
   Coupa use


 * Additional resources for suppliers:
   • https://success.coupa.com/Suppliers/For_Suppliers/Coupa_Supplier_Portal 
   • https://success.coupa.com/Suppliers/For_Suppliers/Coupa_Supplier_Portal/Administer_the_CSP/02_Manage_Users
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    Supplier Training Content
   
   
   •
    CHS Coupa training for Suppliers
    




SUPPLIER EXPECTATIONS

The CHS Business Partner Code of Conduct explains the standards of doing
business in an ethical and legally compliant manner and applies to third-party
partners who conduct business with or on behalf of CHS. Business partners are
important contributors to helping CHS achieve and maintain its commitment of
doing the right thing. For more information about becoming a partner with CHS,
contact: chsstrategicsourcing@chsinc.com.

CHS Acceptable Use: Provides you with the requirements for the acceptable use of
CHS technology and information resources.

The ability to do the right thing begins with knowing when and how to raise a
concern. At CHS, we seek relationships that act ethically in practice and aspire
to the highest standards of integrity in their business dealings. This includes
refraining from any form of illegal activity, violations of the CHS Code of
Conduct or CHS Business Partner Code of Conduct, and any applicable Compliance
Policy. We expect our partners to raise any concerns and report the known or
suspected violation by contacting:

Compliance and Integrity email: CHS.ComplianceOffice@chsinc.com
CHS Compliance and Integrity Helpline Website: www.chsinc.ethicspoint.com
CHS Compliance and Integrity Helpline Phone Number: 888-264-0995

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5500 Cenex Drive
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota 55077

651-355-6000

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