Membership requirements

Supply Nation membership can be a catalyst for growth, helping your organisation unlock the value of engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses within your supply chain.

To get the most from your Supply Nation membership, organisations are required to:

1. Appoint a senior procurement representative who will act as Supply Nation’s primary contact and supplier diversity advocate

This representative should have a strong understanding of the organisation’s purchasing and procurement activities and be authorised to engage with Supply Nation on the organisation’s behalf. They should also support and facilitate the participation of relevant colleagues in Supply Nation meetings, events, programs and committees where appropriate.

2. Work with your Supply Nation Relationship Manager to assess your organisation’s current supplier diversity maturity and identify strengths, gaps and opportunities for improvement

3. Embed supplier diversity into procurement practices

This includes:

a. Engaging with Supply Nation verified Indigenous businesses
b. Establishing and working towards supplier diversity spend targets
c. Incorporating supplier diversity objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) into the organisation.

4. Promote the relationship with Supply Nation

Members should support and champion Supply Nation’s objectives and encourage participation in activities, events, programs and initiatives where appropriate.

5. Provide spend data

Members agree to provide Supply Nation with financial information relating to their engagement and spend with verified Indigenous businesses to support reporting, measurement and advocacy activities.

View membership Terms and Conditions here.

View member FAQs here.

For further information regarding membership requirements, contact us.