15 Trailblazing Women Redefining Excellence in Supplier Engagement

Ashifa Jumani Leverages TELUS Supplier Diversity Program to Drive Community Change


Ashifa Jumani is the Director of Procurement at TELUS and leads the Supplier Diversity Program. She designed the program to foster supply chain inclusivity and drive meaningful change in the broader business community. A cornerstone of success is the development of robust corporate partnerships with Canadian organizations that certify diverse suppliers. Ashifa and her team participate in events to connect with diverse suppliers, take part in matchmaking events, coach diverse suppliers, and support new corporate members starting supplier diversity programs. Internally, Ashifa collaborated with business leaders to embed supplier diversity into annual strategy development, making it a key pillar of ESG initiatives. She is also developing more Tier 2 opportunities.

A key area of impact is the ongoing implementation of advanced procurement technologies. Ashifa is integrating AI, among other software and digital tools, in order to streamline procurement processes and enhance efficiency. She also fosters greater collaboration within the organization and with suppliers by establishing cross-functional teams that include procurement, finance, and business unit representatives. Ashifa also works closely with suppliers to drive sustainability initiatives across the supply chain and introduced a supplier sustainability scorecard.


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