Supplier Engagement & Diversity Manager

Charlotte, NC

Important Application Submission Information

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Position Summary

This position is responsible for building and maintaining internal and external stakeholder relationships to ensure that Duke Energy is well positioned to develop and scale relationships with small, local, and diverse suppliers. In addition, the incumbent works in close partnership with all Supplier Engagement and Diversity teammates across all regions to ensure consistent approach and communications. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining active, constructive strategic relationships with community economic development organizations, supplier diversity councils, and/or boards to include collaboration with peer utilities and state and federal regulatory entities including (but not limited to) the General Services Administration and the Small Business Administration; Coordinating and actively participating in supplier diversity trade fairs, conferences and other (internal and external ) outreach events; coordinating participatory support from Supply Chain, Business Units, operational areas and select suppliers, when appropriate; develops and presents speeches, training classes and other educational materials related to supplier engagement and diversity; build and maintain active relationships with internal customers and actively promote the supplier diversity program; seeks to understand service and commodity requirements across the enterprise; perform comprehensive analysis of supply base and spend to assess utilization gaps and be able to target outreach efforts to identify potential viable small, local, and diverse suppliers; Develop and maintain a viable pool of small, local, and diverse suppliers to increase their utilization for current and future procurement requirements; Serve as a key liaison between Duke Energy corporate and operations departments and small, local, and diverse suppliers; including engaging in discussions with suppliers to determine capabilities and benefits to Duke Energy; educates small, local, and diverse suppliers in how to do business with Duke Energy; focuses on enhancing both the level and quality of purchases from small, local, and diverse suppliers.

Responsibilities

Develops strategies with Supply Chain leadership to provide opportunities to small, local, and diverse suppliers and increase supplier spend; implements and manages the supplier diversity processes, develops measures and provides reporting
Represents Duke Energy to small, local, and diverse suppliers; engages in discussions with suppliers to determine capabilities and benefit to Duke; educates small, local, and diverse suppliers in how to do business with Duke Energy, qualifies small, local, and diverse suppliers
Participates in community relations, economic development and public relations functions to promote the supplier diversity strategy; Provides effective interface with various national and local diversity organizations and chambers of commerce; Represents Duke Energy on small, local, and diverse committees and/or boards
Coordinates trade show participation and works with team to coordinate Duke Energy hosted outreach and exchange events
Develops and presents speeches, training classes and other presentations related to the supplier diversity agenda
Performs other work including compiling and analyzing opportunities

Required/Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
6 years related work experience
In lieu of Bachelor's degree(s) AND 6 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 12 year(s) related work experience

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated business and financial expertise
Excellent negotiating skills
Strong planning/organizational skills
Strong problem solving/analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Strong interpersonal skills
Cost and financial analysis skills and good business acumen.
Experience in process development and implementation
Understanding of procurement program and purchasing policies
Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, procedures and other regulatory requirements and guidelines
Demonstrated analytical and reporting skills
Demonstrated planning/organizational skills
Prior management/supervisory experience
Graduate degree, C.P.M. and/or CPIM certifications

Working Conditions

Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.
Office environment
Frequent overnight travel
Weekend work
Overtime

Travel Requirements

15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented/Union Position

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.