Job description
Position Purpose
The Supplier Diversity Program Manager will be responsible for developing, leading, growing, and maintaining Dartmouth’s Supplier Diversity Program, fostering a more diverse and inclusive supplier base.
The key areas of responsibility include developing and administering the Supplier Diversity Program; managing and maintaining data, reporting, policies and processes; engaging with campus partners; and establishing business relationships vendors and organizations across the broader diversity community, locally, regionally, and nationally. This position will also need to be comfortable with procurement activities such as sourcing, negotiating, and bidding.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to manage data and systems and clearly identify, report and present key findings
- Capacity to work independently as well as with others in a diverse and decentralized institution
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Aptitude for innovation Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 or more years of relevant experience developing and managing a supplier diversity program or corporate social responsibility role
- Procurement experience, preferably in a higher education setting.
- Strong conceptual thinking skills and experience leading others through ambiguous and complex issues supporting key operational issues
- Proven ability to develop and maintain influential and collaborative relationships with internal and external partners
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Tammy Moffatt
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-2846
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Tammy Moffatt
Department Contact's Phone Number
603-646-2846
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit
https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment within the first 30 days may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion ending employment.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Key Accountabilities
Description
Management and Administration of Supplier Diversity Program
- Define, organize and execute a detailed strategic plan for formalizing all aspects of the procurement lifecycle for diverse suppliers.
- Establish more equitable and inclusive procurement practices by enhancing processes, technologies, and policies
- Organize, oversee, and maintain supplier diversity data, ensuring classifications are correctly assigned and easily reported on. Establish baseline spend, goals, metrics, reporting standards and growth strategies.
- Understand and manage sponsored program/grant requirements.
Percentage Of Time
45
Description
Campus Engagement
- Partner with College buyers and other stakeholders to support purchasing decisions and actions, directly with departments and as a dedicated resource to internal Procurement specialists.
- Develop training and education for the campus departments on the importance and impact of their support of our Diverse Supplier community.
- Establish methods to raise the awareness and visibility of these efforts, including enhancing Dartmouth’s Supplier Diversity website content
Percentage Of Time
15
Description
Building Relationships
- Serve as the primary contact for Dartmouth’s diverse business relationships, as well as with advocacy organizations to strengthen the pipeline of prospective suppliers.
- Improve engagement and interaction between Dartmouth and all existing diverse suppliers, promoting opportunities and providing greater insight into doing business with Dartmouth.
- Represent Dartmouth on industry committees, boards, and at major supplier diversity events to build connections and demonstrate the College’s support.
Percentage Of Time
15
Description
Procurement Support
- Conducts sourcing for key services and materials, developing competitive contracts and agreements with vendors.
- Exercises independent judgment in committing College funds for the procurement of a wide variety of material, equipment, and services.
- Uses knowledge of procurement processes and practices to improve sourcing, bidding, negotiating and contracting for the College.
Percentage Of Time
20
Description
Other Duties
- Participate on cross-functional teams by assuming an active, collaborative role.
- Represent Procurement in meetings, activities, and working groups
- Ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive information and materials.
- Serve as a liaison between Procurement and the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity to ensure alignment with institutional DEI priorities.
- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Percentage Of Time
5
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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