Aura Supplier and Partner Diversity Program

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Supplier and Partner Diversity Policy

It shall be the policy of Aura that diverse suppliers will have an equal opportunity to be included in our strategic sourcing and procurement process. Companies that seek to do business with Aura must demonstrate the ability to add value, and provide high-quality goods and services that are competitively priced, reliable, and aligned with our superior level of service.

 

Our objectives include:

[/vc_column_text][boc_list_item icon=”fa fa-genderless”]Actively seeking out certified diverse suppliers that can provide competitive, high-quality goods and services whose business model is aligned with our business strategy.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”fa fa-genderless”]Actively seeking out certified diverse suppliers that can provide competitive, high-quality goods and services whose business model is aligned with our business strategy.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”fa fa-genderless”]Ensuring the inclusion of diverse suppliers as a part of our strategic sourcing and procurement process.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”fa fa-genderless”]Communicating the value of supplier diversity both internally and externally to all stakeholders.[/boc_list_item][boc_spacing][vc_column_text]We will measure our success based upon our ability to attain and exceed these objectives.

 

Program Commitment

Aura is committed to building a strong Supplier and Partner Diversity Program. The foundation of our program consists of internal and external deliverables to help ensure program success for all Aura stakeholders.

 

Our program focuses on:

[/vc_column_text][boc_list_item icon=”fa fa-genderless”]Objective Measurements — establishing and meeting company and departmental goals and objectives that support our overall diversity strategy.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”fa fa-genderless”]Tracking and Reporting — monitoring and reporting our progress toward achieving our supplier diversity goals and objectives with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”fa fa-genderless”]Training and Education — helping to ensure that associates in decision-making positions throughout our organization understand Aura’s supplier diversity principles and commitment.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”fa fa-genderless”]External Outreach Activities — seeking diverse suppliers through active involvement with small business and minority development organizations, and participation in various trade shows and procurement events.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”fa fa-genderless”]Communications — educating employees, management, diverse suppliers, partners and the community-at-large on our supplier and partner Job diversity program, policies, and achievements.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”fa fa-genderless”]Second Tier Program — working with Aura prime partners to achieve supplier diversity at multi-tiered levels within our value chain.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”fa fa-genderless”]Awards Program and Recognition — highlighting and rewarding the hard work and outstanding efforts of our employees and recommending suppliers for external awards.[/boc_list_item][boc_spacing height=”40px”][vc_column_text]

Contact Information

Daisy Abela – Human Resources

daisy.abela@auraalliance.com[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][boc_spacing height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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