Exclusive Video: Rob Collie, Group Director Procurement, Sky
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Inclusive Procurement Journey: Sky’s Path to Supplier Diversity Excellence
Centring his keynote on Sky’s journey towards inclusive procurement, Rob Collie, Director of Procurement at Sky begins by introducing the company and its core principles, as well as emphasising the importance of creating a level playing field for all suppliers.
"If you plant the seed of inclusion, you'll bear the fruit of diversity,” Stated Colle.
Highlight the value of supplier diversity, Collie details the steps taken by Sky, including:
- Tracking diverse supplier spend
- Offering a supplier portal for registration and engagement
- Intervening to include diverse suppliers in specific areas
- Ensuring supplier compliance with diversity and inclusion policies
- Supporting entrepreneurship through a charity partner called the Black Equity Organisation
"It's about that inclusion, making sure that there are no barriers that we're aware of that can stop everyone participating in the economic activity of Sky,” commented Collie.
He added: "If you can create a level playing field, those great new businesses and businesses you might not have worked with before will come through and you'll end up with a better supplier ecosystem."
Lessons learned
Towards the end of his keynote, Collie outlines some of the lessons learned at Sky when it comes to its inclusive procurement journey. He emphasises the importance of dedicated resources, working with advocacy groups, and being GDPR-compliant when collecting data on supplier diversity.
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