Supplier Information
Partnering with world-class suppliers to deliver quality, reliability, and innovation across our product portfolio.
Standard Motor Products partners with hundreds of suppliers worldwide to source the components, materials, and services that go into our products. We are committed to building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers who share our values of quality, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Supplier Requirements
Quality Standards
All SMP suppliers are required to maintain ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 certification. We conduct regular quality audits and expect suppliers to maintain documented quality management systems, corrective action processes, and statistical process controls.
Environmental Compliance
SMP requires all suppliers to comply with applicable environmental regulations, including RoHS, REACH, and conflict minerals reporting. We expect suppliers to maintain ISO 14001 certification or equivalent environmental management practices.
Ethical Sourcing
Our Supplier Code of Conduct requires adherence to fair labor practices, prohibition of forced and child labor, safe working conditions, and anti-corruption policies. SMP conducts periodic social compliance audits of strategic suppliers.
Financial Stability
We evaluate the financial health of prospective and existing suppliers to ensure supply chain continuity. Suppliers are expected to maintain adequate insurance coverage and provide financial documentation upon request.
Becoming an SMP Supplier
Initial Inquiry
Submit your company profile and product capabilities through our supplier portal or contact our procurement team directly.
Qualification Review
Our sourcing team reviews your submission against SMP's quality, environmental, and ethical sourcing requirements.
Audit & Approval
Qualified candidates undergo a facility audit and quality system review before receiving approved supplier status.
Onboarding
Approved suppliers complete our onboarding process, including EDI setup, terms agreement, and introduction to our procurement team.
Contact Global Procurement
Ready to start the supplier qualification process? Reach out to our procurement team.