Building A sustainable diversity Program

BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE DIVERSITY PROGRAMA PRIMER

WHY DIVERSITY?

Stability in your supply chain Increased quality and decreased price Brand loyalty Reduced employee turnover

What’s in it for me?

THE FRAMEWORK

Executive Leadership

Procurement

Community Engagement

Vendor Engagement

Supplier Diversity

Internal Communication

External Communication

Professional Associations/Organizations

CFO/Comptroller

BUILDING YOUR PROGRAM

What to Communicate

•What•How•Who

How to Communicate•Vendors•Departments•Community

When to Communicate

•Monthly•Quarterly•Annually

KNOW HOW YOU BUY

The most important part of a diversity program is knowing your categories.o Know where you spend the most money.o Know where you have the most and least diversity.o Know how your organization buys.o Know the vendors in your service areas.

SUPPLIER EXPECTATIONS

Do you have a vendor database? What are the rules?Are certifications required?Do you prefer SIC codes or NAICS codes?What is the preferred communication method?How are suppliers expected to respond to opportunities?

PROGRAM ROADMAP

Where do they start?What are the expectations?

What happens after they register?How do they get work?

SPC BUSINESS CONSULTING LLCDiverse Supplier Clearinghouse and Consulting©

Diversity Goals• State Goals• Federal Goals• County Goals

Vendor Services• Bid Forecasts/Industry Vendor Outreach Events• Prequalification screenings• Certification Assistance

Diversity Consulting• Central Clearinghouse Services• Vetting/Verification• Identification/Prequalification

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Leona CharlesPresident/CEOP: 866-577-6749C:240-441-3571E: Lcharles@spcconsulting.org