In today's competitive and socially conscious market, expanding your supply base to include non-traditional, diverse suppliers provides unique opportunities to demonstrate your organization’s values, while introducing additional sustainability and economic benefits in serving your end user’s needs. This course aims to equip procurement professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to develop and implement effective supplier diversity and development programs. Learners will explore the benefits of supplier diversity, understand how to identify and engage diverse suppliers, and learn best practices for integrating supplier diversity into procurement processes. Through a combination of foundational knowledge and practical examples, learners will be empowered to build and foster a more inclusive and sustainable supply chain.