Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops sourcing strategies and policies designed to increase the utilization of diverse suppliers, which include women, minority, disabled veteran, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and persons with disabilities business enterprises; supports the sourcing, screening, referral and development of qualified diverse suppliers into the Company's procurement practice and supply chain

• Establishes comprehensive internal and external communications to maintain the visibility of the Supplier Diversity/Small Business programs

• Develops a comprehensive Diverse Supplier Subcontracting program that includes Prime Contractor commitment, goal setting, tracking, and reporting mechanisms

• Establishes and develops Supplier Diversity champions within the Company to assist with communication and program initiatives

• Supports the Federal Small Business Program under Company's federal contract(s)

• Develops policies and procedures to promote the inclusion of small businesses and meet the reporting requirements

• Monitors procurement activities by reviewing required suppliers, or contractors' data related to the programs

• Provides technical assistance and capacity building to diverse suppliers seeking to do business with the Company

• Provides certification support to get diverse suppliers certified with CPUC's Clearinghouse

• Acts as the primary Company interface with CPUC staff regarding the Supplier Diversity program

• Acts as the primary Company interface with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) regarding the Small Business Program

• Oversees the maintenance and auditing of all program records, certificates, affidavits, and supporting documentation

• Prepares the Company's CPUC GO 156 Annual Report and the DLA Annual Reports, as well as other written reports and budgets

• Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine effectiveness of program; recommends changes to the program as needed to increase the utilization of diverse suppliers or small businesses

• Acts as the Company representative of the CWA Utilities Supplier Diversity Program (USDP), Joint Utilities Committee (JUC), and California Utilities Diversity Council (CUDC)

• Participates in conferences and events and conducts outreach programs to enhance the Company's visibility and commitment to the Supplier Diversity program

• Develops and maintains good relationships with Agencies or Community Based Organizations such as various Chambers of Commerce

• Attends meetings and training as directed by the Company

• Performs various Procurement assignments as directed by management

• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or equivalent education and experience

• Three years of experience in supplier relations, or experience as a procurement professional, program manager, or as a contract administrator in the development and implementation of purchasing contracts or related experience

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time

• Valid California Driver License