Open Buying Days

What is Open Buying Days?

• An opportunity for non-current suppliers (merchandise, fixtures, P-O-P, signage) to have an audience with a Buyer. (non-current and not within 1 year)

When is the next Open Buying Days?

• Friday, August 17, 2012

How often will Open Buying Days be held?

• Three times per year.

Where will they be held?

• These meetings will be held at Embassy Suites, Franklin, TN.

How does the process work?

• Vendors may call a registration number, 1-866-363-7062 or register online to schedule a 30 minute meeting with a Buyer to review their product line.
• During each 30-minute meeting, supplier needs to focus on convincing the Buyer that there is a viable business reason to schedule a follow-up appointment.
• If a follow-up appointment is needed, the appointment will be scheduled prior to your departure.

Who is invited to participate?

• Any non-current supplier (merchandise, fixtures, P-O-P, signage) who desires to become a supplier to TSC.
• Tractor Supply Company enjoys a direct relationship with our suppliers.
• Suppliers will be limited to 2 full-time employees of the supplier requesting the appointment. No third-party manufacturer’s representatives may attend.

Supplier Prerequisites—Do Your Homework!

• Supplier products must (broadly) fit the categories that fit TSC’s niche.
• Spend time on TSC’s Internet site. (www.tractorsupply.com), visit a TSC store.

How do you schedule an appointment?

• Registration will begin Monday, July 9, 2012.
• Click here to schedule your appointment online. Please call 1-866-363-7062 with any questions (you can not register from this phone number

Housekeeping:

• Suppliers will not be notified of which buyer they will be meeting with.
• Suppliers are asked not to contact the corporate office.
• Suppliers are asked to not send samples ahead of time. They may bring samples with them to the meeting. Any samples sent early will be destroyed.