Duration: 6 Months contract (with possible extension)
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Supplier Diversity Analyst to join our Procurement team. The successful candidate will play a key role in facilitating and achieving supplier diversity spend goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This position involves supporting outreach and sourcing efforts for small and disadvantaged suppliers, maintaining relevant databases, and ensuring suppliers meet sustainability standards.
Key Responsibilities:
• Goal Setting & Tracking: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define supplier diversity KPIs and spend goals; develop measurement plans to track progress. • Reporting: Provide weekly reports on supplier diversity metrics and work with internal stakeholders to address outstanding requests.
• Research & Analysis: Conduct research on industry trends, regulations, and best practices to enhance the supplier diversity program; compile and analyse data for actionable insights.
• Supplier Evaluation: Assess new and existing suppliers to ensure compliance with sustainability standards and fair labor practices.
• Event Participation: Engage in matchmaking events, trade fairs, and conferences to connect with diverse suppliers and expand the supplier network.
• Cross-Functional Support: Assist category teams during strategy development, competitive sourcing events, and outreach initiatives related to supplier diversity.
• Data Visualization: Ensure accurate and effective visualization of supplier diversity data, collaborating closely with the Procurement team.
• Relationship Building: Establish and maintain relationships with diverse supplier organizations, industry associations, advocacy groups, and NGOs to promote supplier diversity initiatives.
• Regulatory Compliance: Support the annual Federal Small Business Subcontracting Program planning and reporting.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required; minimum of 8 years of relevant experience preferred. Candidates with at least 5 years of relevant experience may be considered.
Skills: • Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and SharePoint. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect, analyse, and visualize data. • Understanding of supplier diversity KPIs and reporting metrics. • Strong prioritization, planning, and organizational skills.
Preferred Experience:
Experience in supplier diversity and sustainability initiatives is a plus.
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.