Black in Procurement

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our festive drinks in London last night! It was such a wonderful evening, filled with great conversations and so many connections being made between us all. We were truly inspired by hearing everyone’s unique journeys into procurement and loved learning about how we can support each other in achieving our individual goals. With that in mind - stay tuned for an exciting announcement coming from us very soon! Looking forward to meeting even more of you in 2025!

One week left until our festive get-together and we’ve sold out! 🎉 Looking forward to seeing those that registered, and for those that weren’t able to - no worries! We’re planning our 2025 events so there will be more opportunities to connect! We can’t wait to celebrate over some drinks and nibbles! 💃🏽

Today marks International Men’s Day 2024. It is an annual observance that highlights the importance of recognising and addressing the challenges and experiences of men. It encourages conversations about men’s mental health, positive masculinity, and gender equality. Black Men’s Mental Health is a struggle often fought alone due to due to pre-existing prejudices and customs in our community. Men are often expected to show robust and resilient behaviours at all times, but we know that men need support too. Supply Chain and Procurement is a stressful role, often requiring competing priorities, challenging stakeholders, and a dynamic external environment. When coupled with mental health challenges, this then becomes all the more difficult. At Black in Procurement, we’d like to share a number of resources that are well placed to support you. We would encourage you to take a look at the following: https://lnkd.in/d64QCHk - Black Minds Matter https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mind https://blamuk.org/ - Black Learning Achievement and Mental Health

As the year comes to a close (scary we know!), it’s the perfect time to connect, unwind, and reflect on the year we’ve had. We’ll be hosting some festive drinks on Thursday 28th November 6-9pm at The Refinery New Street Square, London, and would be delighted in you could join us! Whether you’re looking to network, share insights, or simply enjoy a relaxed evening with fellow procurement professionals, this is a great opportunity to enjoy great conversation over some nibbles. You can find the registration link below - spaces are free but limited so sign up now! #blackinprocurement #blackexcellence #blackprofessionals #procurement #supplychain #purchasing #professionalnetwork #networking #network #inclusion #diversity #inclusionanddiversity #representationmatters #procurementprofessionals

A slightly belated post from us but Happy Black History Month ✊🏾🇬🇧  #blackexcellence #blackprofessionals #procurement #supplychain #purchasing #professionalnetwork #networking #network #inclusion #diversity #inclusionanddiversity #representationmatters #procurementprofessionals #blackhistorymonth #bhm2024 #reclaimingnarratives

A very late ‘happy #internationalwomensday’ to all of the women in our community!