Diversity Awareness Partnership

• Oversee the supplier diversity program, including connecting diverse supplier development programs with more visibly to bank leadership, regional markets and external audiences
• Recommend strategies to manage the programs, implement approved initiatives and coordinate company-wide efforts to ensure diverse-owned and small business supplier inclusion
• Build and maintain relationships internally with business unit leaders, and externally with diverse suppliers, networks and organizations
• Track and report key performance indicators, dashboard and scorecard
• Serve as owner of the supplier.IO relationship and system
• Complete benchmarking of annual surveys to identify and recommend best practice related to a high performing supplier diversity program
• Perform the annual spending review with ‘Top 10’ Commerce spending groups
• Collaborate with business partners to drive change and establish overall governance, policies, procedures and systems
• Develop peer group of leaders of supplier diversity programs from other corporations in markets served
• Manage the internal recognition program for diverse spending
• Embed Commerce Bank Supplier Diversity and ESG strategies in the organization to ensure long-term sustainability of diverse supplier program
• Incorporate an innovative approach to ensure inclusion and growth of diverse suppliers as part of the purchasing process
• Manage the ongoing internal communication campaign for the program, including internal Supplier Diversity training, Supplier.IO system training and adoption and curriculum management.
• Establish Tier 2 spending tracking program
• Establish partnership / mentoring / networking programs for diverse suppliers and purchasers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Strong knowledge of supplier diversity, including best practices
• Proven ability to analyze performance, data and research
• Strong negotiation and consensus building skills
• Proficiency in planning and project management
• Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
• Basic level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 5+ years of related experience in the fields of procurement, supply chain, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and/or supplier diversity required
• Supplier diversity information systems experience strongly preferred
• Workday system experience preferred
• Knowledge of ESG / CSR topics preferred

Time Type:
Full time

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