Spclst, Supplier Relationship Management

Meijer•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community! Meijer Rewards Weekly pay Scheduling flexibility Paid parental leave Paid education assistance Team member discount Development programs for advancement and career growth Please review the job profile below and apply today! This role is responsible for supporting the Supplier Relationship Management Outreach Manager in the design, development, and implementation of corporate-wide programs and support activities that promote procurement from diverse supply partners for all Meijer sourcing teams and business areas responsible for procuring goods and services. The role is responsible for developing, implementing, and conducting training for internal team members (Buyers) and external vendors/partners that help to support the Supplier Diversity initiates. This role is also responsible for supporting all activity associative with developing and meeting Supplier Diversity KPIs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or engineering.
3-5 years’ experience in business financial functions with a heavy concentration in Sourcing or Supply Chain.
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a matrix organization that has been demonstrated by work on project teams or cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with spend analysis tools.
Skilled at accounting and financial statement analysis.
Strong procurement analysis experience and operational experience desired.
Demonstrated ability or aptitude for computer systems, database management and data assimilation.
SAP experience required.
Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
Results oriented; ability to work independently on several projects at the same time.

Nice To Haves

Preferred sourcing experience in Merchandising as well.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, implement and administer supplier outreach programs for diverse suppliers that ensure equal opportunity for visibility to business and buying teams.
Interface with all departments to assist and support the use of products and services from diverse suppliers. Including leading efforts to remove roadblocks, process documentation, training resources, etc.
Assist in maintaining external and internal websites for Supplier Diversity content.
Develop, implement and conduct training programs for Buyers and all user department personnel as well as vendor/buyer workshops.
Study, recommend, implement and administer changes to corporate procurement and supply chain procedures and policies which affect diverse business participation.
Supervise the alignment of communication and coordination of cross-functional business activity associated with Supplier Diversity events.
Responsible for benchmarking, developing business cases, and implementing programs to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the supplier diversity program.
Support activity associated with developing or creating Supplier Diversity KPIs.
Support the Supplier Diversity mailbox.
Maintain project plans with regular communication and meetings with category leads to maintain financial accountability and control of all contracts.
The Specialist will participate in the development and implementation of a best-in-class corporate supplier diversity program.
Supports the Supplier Diversity team in coordinating the timely, effective and efficient planning and deployment of programs & events, managing risks and dependence to maximize impact and maintain momentum.