Since falling into a procurement career via technical support , Nedra Dickson has gone on to become a world figure in promoting supply chain diversity
ACCENTURE
Since falling into a procurement career via technical support , Nedra Dickson has gone on to become a world figure in promoting supply chain diversity
As an organisation , Accenture seeks to help build supply chains that are more inclusive and sustainable . It does so by encouraging a mindset of responsible buying , with the ultimate goal being to generate long-term value for its clients , supplier partners and communities .
Both within and outside of Accenture , one person above all others has taken on the mantle of driving performance and values around a diverse and inclusive supply chain .
She is Nedra Dickson . A Managing Director at Accenture , Dickson leads its global supplier inclusion and sustainability programmes across 22 countries . Her deep expertise in procurement transformation and supplier relationship management has seen her manage an estimated US $ 2bn in contingent labour spend .
Under her leadership , and with the help of her amazing team , Dickson has elevated Accenture ’ s supplier diversity spend to approximately $ 1bn globally , and she is also credited with expanding Accenture ’ s awardwinning Diverse Supplier Development Program ( DSDP ).
The programme is currently running in the US , Canada , UK , Ireland , South Africa , India and Australia , and there are plans to further expand its reach .
Dickson says : “ Responsible buying allows us to work within our ecosystem to identify , develop and work with smaller , more diverse suppliers with increased agility .
26 December 2022