Manager, Supplier Diversity and Performance

Pitney Bowes provides technology solutions for small, mid-size and large firms that help them connect with customers to build loyalty and grow revenue. Many of the company's solutions are delivered on open platforms to best organize, analyze and apply both public and proprietary data to two-way customer communications. Pitney Bowes includes direct mail, transactional mail and call center communications in its solution mix along with digital channel messaging for the Web, email and mobile applications. For more information, please visit us on the web at http://www.pb.com/ .

The Manager of Supplier Diversity is passionate and leads the company's efforts to identify, expand and accelerate the use of Minority-owned, Women-owned, Small disadvantaged, Veteran-owned, and HUB Zone business enterprises for a $1.2 Billion Spend. This role establishes strategy, leads implementation, on-going management and reporting activities for both Diverse and Key Suppliers. The position is a high profile role and represents the company on various public events and boards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs the Supplier Diversity initiative and acts as the single point of contact for interaction with all stakeholders to advance Supplier Diversity and maximized Supplier Partnerships.
• Engages supplier outreach, due diligence, and networking to build relationships and monitor diverse supplier market opportunities through a variety of tactics.
• Champions strategy and tactics to the Global Procurement organization through policies, procedures, training and hands on support.
• Establishes metrics and measurements for outreach, sourcing, awards, diversity spend, and other performance criteria to be used by Procurement for diverse vendors.
• Works closely with Sr. Leaders in HR, Government Sector Sales and Contracting, and Enterprise Sales to achieve company objectives.
• Provides executives and leadership updates on business and regulatory environment.
• Acts as the Primary interface to the Proposals area for all Company RFP responses to Supplier Diversity questions.
• Compiles data, prepares and maintains reporting responsibility for Federal, State, Local and Commercial diversity programs.
• Monitors the Program against all company and departmental goals and scorecard objectives.
• Maintains Diverse Supplier databases and relevant contract data elements.
• Attends supplier fairs, conferences, and trade events both locally and nationally.
• Identify and implements diverse supplier resources, data bases or technology improvements.
• Keeps current with all regulatory and governmental requirements related to supplier diversity.
• Develops strategic supplier stratification criteria, reporting and guidelines.

All interested individuals must apply online. Pitney Bowes is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace. Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Qualification

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business, procurement, logistics or related discipline required. - Program Management or other Project Management course work preferred. - Supplier Diversity program management experience preferred

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Experience:

• 7+ years of supplier diversity, purchasing and/or contracting experience in a commercial environment, including vendor outreach, supplier management, procurement pre-planning, project management, bid document preparation (RFP), due diligence, source selection and contract negotiation. Certification in CPM, CACM, CPCM or CIRM is desired
• Experience in leading multifunctional project teams and managing in a matrix environment.

Knowledge:

• Skills, knowledge, and experience in supplier diversity, vendor outreach, supplier management, procurement, contracting, project management, supplier management, contract administration, purchasing, budgeting, accounting and finance.

• Knowledge of general legal and regulatory concepts (FARs, Uniform Commercial Code, Sherman, Robinson-Patman etc.) and purchasing law. - Requires an expert working knowledge of prequalification, bid and due diligence processes, and the ability to complete financial and commercial risk assessments.

• Knowledge of government subcontract reporting requirements such as Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), GO 156 (California), etc.

Skills:

• Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Outlook Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Financial analysis, cost, and total cost-of-ownership analysis.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including problem solving, listening and relationship building.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong presentation skills are required.

• Conflict resolution. Ability to look beyond normal parameters to reach business solutions. Must be a creative out-of-box thinker.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to deal with demanding situations on a day-to-day basis.
• Maintains a sense of urgency and excellence.

To learn more about Pitney Bowes and the many other opportunities available, please visit www.pb.com/careers .