Supplier Diversity Manager

JOB CODE: 1320

PAY GRADE: 2280

SALARY RANGE: $57,853 - $97,362

LOCATION OF WORK
Purchasing Department

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Purchasing Director, the Supplier Diversity Manager is responsible for managing and supporting the City-Parish's Supplier Diversity Program and activities that include supplier relationship management, outreach coordination, data management, certification verification, and diverse participation monitoring and reporting. Work also involves implementing policies and procedures to deliver results that have a direct impact on the City-Parish's commitment to fostering public value and support. Work is performed with the intent to build healthy economies through sourcing with small minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses within the City of Baton Rouge. May supervise a small staff of professional, subprofessional, and clerical employees. Performs other work as requested.

ESSENTIAL WORK TASKS
Cultivates relationships with community leaders and stakeholders in order to achieve established socially and economically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) participation goals. Coordinates regional vendor outreach activities and searches; informs the sourcing team of viable candidates for inclusion in the program. Develops relationships with diverse supplier-focused organizations and regional affiliates of local diversity partner organizations. Coordinates all statistical data; reviews all expenditures and financial data for reporting. Interprets all expenditures to create and implement monthly and quarterly supplier diversity plans. Tracks and analyzes diversity spend trends and reports findings to senior leadership. Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals. Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models that may enhance the program. Leads awareness efforts and training programs on supplier diversity for internal stakeholders.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of public bid law and the local business market. Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook as well as other software applications. Skill in presentations and public speaking. Ability to organize, manage, and complete tasks and projects. Ability to lead effectively and meet set deadlines. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, to groups and to individuals. Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of staff to accomplish the goals and objectives of the division. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, staff, and community leaders. Ability to apply good work habits such as punctuality, reliability, preciseness, and dependability to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the department and division.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

NOTE:
The work examples described in this specification are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from job performance requirements if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the job.