“We want to help build an inclusive economy that works for everyone ”
we ’ re providing access , development and investment in diverse-owned companies through our supplier diversity programme ,” commented Moceri .
Maximising spend is just one piece of the programme ; under Moceri ’ s stewardship , Google also plans to make additional investments in mentorship and training to help SMEs grow their business .
“ Through our Google Tuck Digital Excellence Program , we ’ re providing resources that help develop digital skills and build an online presence . By the end of this year , we will have graduated more than 425 diverse-owned business leaders and awarded US $ 750,000 in scholarships as part of this programme ,” said Moceri .
Committed to bringing such investments and commitments to life , Google strives to provide eligible supplier payment within 15 days as part of its Accelerated Payments Programme , and has established a Certification Access programme for financial support and the removal of administrative burden when obtaining a diversity certification . “ We ’ re continuing to find innovative ways to remove barriers ; this includes encouraging existing suppliers to partner and create alliances with diverseowned businesses ,” commented Moceri .
Moceri sees true progress as historically underrepresented businesses having increased access to equitable opportunities to grow their businesses . She is dedicated to continuing the organisations work of driving positive social and business impact .
“ We are proud of exceeding our first spend goal and the programmes we have created to elevate diverse suppliers . Yet we know we have more to do and look forward to continuing that work and increasing our impact through our mentoring , development and partnership programmes , especially as we expand our programmes globally . We ’ re excited about the opportunities and innovations that we can bring to this space as we continue this journey alongside our suppliers ,” reflected Moceri .
Moceri ranked at number three in Procurement Magazine ’ s Top 100 Women in Procurement 2022 .
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Ranking in Top 100 Women 2022
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