
THE HOME DEPOT, INC.
Supplier Buying Agreement
About this Contract
Home Depot’s Supplier Buying Agreement governs vendors of building
materials, tools, appliances, and home goods sold in stores and via
homedepot.com.
Supplier Buying Agreement
This Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of [EFFECTIVE
DATE] (the “Effective Date”) by and between:
HOME DEPOT U.S.A., INC., a Delaware corporation, 2455 Paces Ferry Road NW,
Atlanta, GA 30339 (“Home Depot”), and [SUPPLIER]
(“Supplier”).
Each a “Party” and collectively the “Parties”.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Home Depot operates retail stores serving DIY and Pro customers;
Supplier wishes to sell certain products to Home Depot.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein
and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Purchase Orders
Each PO is governed by these terms and Home Depot’s Supplier Reference
Guide. EDI required (832, 850, 855, 856, 810).
2. Pricing
MFN clause. Cost change requests require 90 days’ notice and supporting
cost evidence.
3. Compliance
Supplier must comply with the Home Depot Standards of Vendor Conduct,
anti-bribery laws, the Lacey Act (wood products), CARB/EPA emissions, and
Prop 65.
4. Pro Brand and Exclusive SKUs
Where Supplier manufactures Home Depot exclusive SKUs (HDX, Husky, Glacier
Bay), Home Depot owns the brand IP and Supplier may not sell identical SKUs
to other retailers.
5. Delivery
FOB Destination to RDCs or stores. OTIF requirements. Backhaul program
available.
6. Payment
Net 60. Cash discount programs available (2/10 Net 60).
7. Warranty / Returns
Lifetime/limited warranties as stated on packaging. Vendor pays for
defective returns and customer service (‘VOC’) failures over 1.0%.
8. Indemnification
Standard indemnification for product liability, IP, recalls, and compliance
violations.
9. Insurance
$5M CGL, products liability, workers’ comp, auto.
10. Term/Termination
Evergreen with 60-day termination for convenience; immediate termination for
cause.
11. General
Georgia law. Arbitration in Atlanta. Confidentiality. No assignment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the
Effective Date.
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THE HOME DEPOT, INC.: By: ____________________________ Name: __________________________ Title: ___________________________ Date: ___________________________ |
COUNTERPARTY: By: ____________________________ Name: __________________________ Title: ___________________________ Date: ___________________________ |