Supplier
Springboard

Revolutionise your Supply Chain and Support Black-led SMEs

Launching for Large Organisations in April 2024

Use your Everyday Spend to Hit your ESG Targets 
Supplier Springboard yields a big impact on your supplier diversity with a low cost to your bottom line.
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SHIFT Model of Maturity
Underpinned by systems thinking and based on extensive research and BUD’s Theory of Change, we have developed the SHIFT model. This deep dive framework incorporates innovative workshops, matchmaking, consultancy and practical steps to create real change.
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Full Impact Report
Receive a full breakdown of your company's social impact by participating in this programme and supporting Global Majority-led SMEs.
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Increase the Diversity in your Supply Chain
Build connections with Global Majority-led SMEs that are supplier-ready through workshops and mentorship opportunities.
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YOUR CHALLENGE

Do you want to diversify your supply chain and strengthen your connections with SMEs and Global Majority leaders?

Do you want to fulfil your EDI ambitions but lack access to the right networks?

Do you want to use the power of your everyday spend to have a social impact?


Our solution

BUD’s 12-month Supplier Springboard brings corporates and SMEs together for transformational leadership training, mentorship, and networking. 

Your organisation will closely support Global Majority-led SMEs that are ready to supply, laying out a clear action plan for change within your procurement process and receiving a full impact report on completion of the programme. 

BUD is a Global Majority and female-led social enterprise that seeks to support and develop Global Majority leaders. We have the expertise and networks to help you become better equipped to work with Global Majority-led SMEs, diversify your supply chain and hit your ESG targets. 

What is included in Supplier Springboard?

What is in it for you?

Bring Black and Global Majority-led businesses into your supply chain!

Provide skills and development opportunities to Global Majority-led SMEs.

Gain access to new networks of SMEs that are supplier-ready. 

Use your everyday spend to hit your CSR and ESG targets.

Become a catalyst for change! 

 

DID YOU KNOW?

Statistically, SMEs are more cost effective than their counterparts.

SMEs are 33% more innovative than their larger peers.

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Why choose BUD?

Supplier Springboard is a 12-month programme that requires a commitment of only one day a month. Each cohort of the programme includes up to 20 participants from large organisations. 


Various Pricing Options Available

Additional benefits are available if two or more delegates are enrolled in the programme. 

A percentage of your programme fee will go towards funding an SME’s participation in Supplier Springboard.

Want to find out more about Supplier Springboard?
Contact katherine@budleaders.org with your questions. Alternatively, book in a meeting. 

Click here to learn more about the journey through Supplier Springboard for Small/Medium Sized Organisations.