Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager

Position Description and Key Responsibilities

Position: Manager Vendor Diversity Inclusion
Department: Corporate Procurement
Reports To: Director Corporate Procurement
Location: Miramar Fl

Position Summary:
The Manager Vendor Diversity Inclusion is responsible for overseeing SGWS vendor diversity program by increasing enhancing and facilitating sourcing and procurement opportunities for diverse partnerships. The Manager interacts with and develops/maintains supportive professional relationships with SGWS employees and professional and community organizations to attract develop and sustain diverse vendors.
The Incumbent works collaboratively with all SGWS functional areas procuring goods and/or services when designing and/or implementing strategies related to supplier diversity diversity outreach employee communications special events diversity celebrations and other diversity initiatives. He/she provides leadership to external professional and/or civic organizations to attract develop and retain diverse suppliers.

Core Job Requirements:

Proven experience in developing and managing a successful diversity and inclusion program.

Develop and coordinate monthly supplier diversity reporting the utilization of diverse business functions.

In conjunction with SGWS Business leaders develop annual vendor diversity spend targets.

Superior presentation skills with the ability to exert influence inspire others and articulate the mission goals and activities of DI with passion and enthusiasm.

Strong initiative drive for results and self-assessment skills and ability to lead individuals and teams in setting and achieving challenging goals

Research develop recommend and execute creative strategies to foster the organizations diversity goals

Review current practices and policies assessing and analyzing the extent to which they support or hinder the organizations diversity goals

Leverage data to drive manager accountability and increase diverse talent mix within the organization

Analyze and report on diversity data and research trends to ensure best in class and innovative solutions are continuously integrated into inclusion programs and practices

Serve as the subject matter expert within the organization and work with each team as needed to assist them with their DI goals. For example work with the marketing team to create decks for our event or work with the programs team to assist with any local challenges etc.

Key behavioral competencies:
Per SGWS Behavioral Competencies matrix possess the ability to demonstrate these competencies at a Manager level:

Communication

Business Savvy

Accountability

Leading Change

Teamwork

Relaying Vision

Excellence Orientation

Talent Building

Authenticity

Inspiring Others

Innovation

Diversity and Inclusion

Strategic Thinking

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree Required

Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity CPSD preferred
Note: Sufficient and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the educational requirements

Experience Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Vendor Management and/or supplier diversity are required..

Experience in vendor relationship management contract negotiation contract administration

Relevant industry experience

Core Skills:

Develop and implement the organizations diversity initiatives and strategy to attract hire and maintain a diverse workplace.

Responsible for leadership and management of all inclusion and diversity programs and initiatives diversity metrics insights surveys internal and external customer consultation building DI capability both internally and within our programs as well as the inclusion and diversity culture and communications for all staff managers leadership team and board of directors.

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues legislation and best practices

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.