The JPMorgan Chase Global Supplier Diversity program has been in place for over 26 years, and has achieved $20 billion in spend over the last thirteen years with businesses owned by minorities, women, military veterans, disabled veterans, service-disabled veterans, people with disabilities and members of the LGBT+ community.
The Global Supplier Diversity Team (GSD), a group within Corporate Site Services (CSS), is a unit of the Chief Administrative Office (CAO) responsible for leading the firm's initiative to increase the amount of business contracted with certified and registered diverse suppliers.
As a leader in supplier diversity, GSD is seeking a dynamic self-starter to continue setting the standards for excellence in this growing field. The successful candidate will serve in the capacity of Global Supplier Diversity Manager, reporting directly to the Global Head of Supplier Diversity and working closely with other team members to drive operational excellence as it relates to Global Supplier Diversity.
Core Responsibilities
Promote and support supplier diversity program and goals that connect with the corporate-wide diversity and inclusion strategy
Work closely with Lines of Business (LOB), Global Supplier Services (GSS) category leads, and their teams to understand GSS's current vendor engagements and pipeline opportunities for key cross-functional considerations for qualified diverse businesses
Develop and maintain relationships with diverse external organizations, recommending, developing, implementing and/or facilitating internal and external diversity relations strategies, alliances, and programs
Work closely with varied communities as a committed diversity professional with high integrity and the willingness and ability to confront issues meticulously and provide guidance in resolving difficult issues internally and externally
Manage GSD's Gold Supplier engagement efforts-program aimed at leveraging JPMC's most important suppliers to achieve greater value across many dimensions, including driving improved performance metrics, Tier 2 spend reporting, benchmarking, and supplier diversity program development
Prepare and respond to RFPs firm-wide, external surveys and competitive applications
Develop processes to ensure: (a) tracking workstreams and initiatives, (b) KPI's are agreed, measured and tracked, (c) proper prioritization and sequencing of key deliverables, (d) risks are addressed and status measured, and (e) deliveries are successful
Qualifications
6+ years of experience in supplier diversity, vendor relations, sourcing, procurement of goods and services, or a closely related business area
BA/BS Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's Degree
Proven ability to execute via successful internal partnerships with other organizations. Influence peers with diverse points of view and build consensus
Ability to independently manage projects and problem solve without taking significant guidance from senior management. Demonstrates leadership skills in working with partners and others who may not have a direct reporting line into the group
Structured thinker, effective communicator with excellent interpersonal, verbal communication skills with the ability to crisply articulate complex concepts with poise and confidence.
Excellent written communication skills with the ability to develop, design, and deliver effective executive level presentations
Experience growing strong internal and external relationships
Exhibit outstanding relationship building skills both internally and externally
Experience working with supplier diversity development organizations, such as The National Minority Supplier Development Council, Women's Business Enterprise National Council, National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, and the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Ability to apply strategic direction, and develop plans that align with organization's core strategic goals
Problem solving skills - to solve problems effectively and creatively while maintaining a high level of flexibility, professionalism and integrity
Passion and commitment for supplier diversity
Perform related duties and projects as assigned
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
