Supplier Diversity Coordinator

Overview We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Supplier Diversity Coordinator to champion our commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable supply chain. In this pivotal role, you will assist and support initiatives that identify, engage, and develop diverse suppliers, ensuring our procurement practices reflect our core values of diversity, equity, and sustainability. Your expertise will drive strategic sourcing efforts, enhance supplier relationships, and promote supplier diversity across all procurement categories. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence organizational growth while supporting underrepresented minority and disadvantaged businesses and strengthening our supply chain resilience. Responsibilities Establish and implement comprehensive supplier diversity strategies aligned with organizational goals and procurement policies, along with developing, producing and presenting for an outreach program. Identify, evaluate, and onboard diverse suppliers through targeted outreach and engagement efforts. Manage vendor contract negotiations with a focus on fostering equitable partnerships and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, legal, finance, and project teams to integrate supplier diversity into sourcing initiatives. Maintain detailed records of supplier diversity metrics using Microsoft Suites system; generate reports to track progress and identify opportunities for improvement. Conduct root cause analysis on supply chain issues related to supplier diversity initiatives; recommend solutions to enhance supplier participation. Oversee procurement contract management processes, ensuring adherence to policies while promoting strategic sourcing practices that support diverse vendors. Experience Proven experience in supply chain management, procurement management, or vendor contract management within a corporate or public sector environment. Strong knowledge of procurement regulatory frameworks, public sector purchasing procedures, and contract negotiation techniques. Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement category management strategies. Skilled in negotiation, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve procurement objectives. Familiarity with logistics, materials management, pricing strategies, quality management processes, and supply chain optimization practices. Ability to perform root cause analysis to resolve supply chain challenges effectively while maintaining strong vendor relationships. Pay: $75,000.00 - $88,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

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