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network connections . She also leads the supply chain functions at AT & T Communications supporting the entertainment group , business services , and technology and operations .
With the help of her team , Joshon manages the strategic sourcing , purchasing , supplier diversity , sustainability and supply chain logistics at AT & T . # BetterFuture In 2019 , marking its 50th anniversary , AT & T refreshed its supplier diversity program under the watchful and inspirational eye of Johnson .
Expanding its definition of success , AT & T ’ s committed that for 2020 and beyond the organisation would aim to “ stimulate diversity job growth , improve opportunities for diversity technical development and further foster the growth of the diverse supplier community .”
Commenting on this commitment Johnson said : “ Earlier this year we made a commitment to drive US $ 3bn in spending with black suppliers in the US by the end of 2020 . We ' ve established an Executive Advisory Council made up of prominent black business leaders to assist us in reaching this goal . With our renewed supplier diversity 2020 commitment , we will continue to develop creative solutions and work closely with all suppliers to foster economic growth and innovation within the communities we serve ."
Proudly , Johnson stated in a LinkedIn post that AT & T , in 2020 , spent US $ 13.2bn ( 24.5 % of its spend ) with certified diverse
16 Novmeber 2021