Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

CIPS is committed to promoting, supporting and encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) in the procurement profession. We believe the benefit is clear: a profession where everyone can participate and reach their full potential.

As part of that commitment, we are creating a platform – so that issues can be discussed, understanding can be built, and best practice and guidance can be showcased to help individuals and employers tackle this important issue.

We have collected some valuable resources, including videos, podcasts, webinars and guidance from credible experts in this space, to help you to build both a diverse team, and a diverse supply base.

If you have experience to share, a case study that will inspire others, or some guidance that has helped you on your journey, get in touch at diversity@cips.org.

CIPS Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) Network

ED&I LinkedIn Group

Join the CIPS ED&I LinkedIn Group where you can network with like-minded professionals to share your experience, discuss challenges and learn more about positive actions you can take to support the ED&I agenda in both the profession and your organisation.

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Best Practice: Embedding Supplier Diversity in an Organisation

2019 SM Awards Winners Cummins Ltd share their approach to supplier diversity and the benefits this has brought, including increased innovation and real competitive advantage.

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Best Practice: Successful Supplier Diversity Project

CIPS Australasia Supply Management Awards 2020 winners, the South Australia Government, discuss their supplier diversity project in the Department for Child Protection (DCP) and their commitment to increasing commercial relationships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs).

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Resources from other leaders

CIPS are working in collaboration with a number of experts to provide CIPS members with best practice - whether you need support with writing a policy, understanding unconscious bias, or how to drive the D&I agenda forwards in your organisation. There are some useful tips on tackling difficult conversations in the workplace, as well as tools and strategies that will help you create a positive impact on diversity in the workplace.

The CIPS and MSDUK Supplier Diversity guide helps organisations understand the value that supplier diversity can deliver for businesses, and gives practical examples and tips from those who are leading the way with their supply chains. The WeConnect code of conduct and gold standard checklist are a useful reference when writing your statement of intent and also provide a good benchmark when striving for best practice.

Warwick University have developed and easy to use A-Z of ED&I terms and ONGIG have created a Diversity Glossary with more than 200 ED&I terms.

We would like to celebrate all diverse characteristics across the procurement and supply profession. If you would like to share your story please contact us at diversity@cips.org.

Gender Equality

To celebrate International Women's Day, we captured the thoughts of some of the most inspiring and successful women in procurement.

Black Talent

CIPS Africa Graduation Ceremony celebrates talented professionals - highlighting their commitment and achievement through their CIPS qualifications journeys.

Disability inclusion

The Valuable 500 share how business leaders can play a vital role in putting disability inclusion on the agenda and releasing the value of disability in the workforce.