Global Sourcing Association UK

Global Sourcing Association UK is a membership organisation for the outsourcing sector. It represents buyers, suppliers and advisors, and works on standards, education and the reputation of the industry.

It describes itself as a social enterprise that promotes sustainable and ethical sourcing.

What Global Sourcing Association UK offers

• Membership — access for companies and individuals across the outsourcing industry.
• Code of conduct — guiding principles for members.
• Education and training — professional development for outsourcing staff.
• Policy and representation — speaking for the industry's interests.
• Events and awards — a Festival of Sourcing and an annual awards programme.
• Working groups — including agile sourcing, supplier diversity and a service provider sustainability index.

Who it works with

Buyers, vendors and advisors in the technology and business services sector.

Key facts

• Affiliates: organisations in Austria, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy and Spain
• Alliance: founding member of FormIGA