Supplier Diversity Specialist IV-Tulsa or Oklahoma City (hybrid)

Job ID: 6230

Functional Area: Field Operations

Position Type: Full-Time Regular

Relocation Provided: No

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Department: CAPITAL EXECUTION

Internal / External: Internal and External

Experience Required: 3 - 5 Years

Position Description:

Role Summary: You will report to the managing director of supply chain, and you will be located in either Tulsa or Oklahoma City. You will have 3+ years of experience establishing a supplier diversity program. You will have excellent communication skills and be comfortable presenting to all levels within the organization. You will have experience analyzing data and have a strong proficiency in Excel. You will work a hybrid schedule with some days working in the office and some days working remotely.

What You Will Do

Responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of supplier diversity initiatives across ONE Gas.

Support the enterprise-wide development and implementation of supplier diversity framework and supporting initiatives.

Administer framework for identifying and selecting diverse suppliers, including certification and verification of minority status.

Collect, analyze, and report on supplier diversity data to track progress and identify areas for improvement.

Oversee and report on the supplier network by identifying, tracking, and reporting on suppliers with resources that enhance their ability to partner with ONE Gas.

Collaborate with all supply chain leadership to support their goals and supplier diversity initiatives.

Work closely with procurement, legal, and other departments to ensure alignment with supplier diversity framework.

Assist with negotiating contracts and related terms, understanding and documenting scope of work for contractor needs to ensure appropriate bidding of jobs.

Attend bid meetings regarding scope of work determined.

Prepare regular reports and presentations on supplier diversity metrics and achievements for leadership.

Provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as ONE Gas policies.

Influence, assess, analyze, and consult on internal customer needs to develop resource solutions for stakeholders.

Identify and evaluate potential diverse suppliers to expand our supplier base.

Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.

What You Will Need

Preferred Bachelor's Degree Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or related field with the following job-related experience:

Design diverse supplier engagement strategies, identify qualified diverse suppliers, integrate supplier diversity best practices, and lead diverse supplier business programs.

Work with diverse supplier networks and managing complex supplier relationships.

Experience researching and preparing reports, agreements, and correspondence.

Experience interacting, advising, negotiating, and communicating effectively.

Experience working collaboratively across organizational functions.

Experience in use and function of office equipment including computers and applications such as Microsoft Office products, etc.

Experience conducting internal and/or external research and preparing contracts, records, reports, and correspondence.

Develop information, conduct meetings, and make presentations to leadership, employees, and stakeholders.

Read and write fluently in English.

Minimum Applicable drivers license

Mobility to move in office surroundings and around job sites out-of-doors.

Requires travel to other metro areas as well as potential overnight trips for meetings and/or conferences.

Communicate and/or exchange information; conduct oral presentations.

Visual abilities sufficient to perform job duties.

Diversity at ONE Gas

Inclusion & Diversity is so important to us that we made it one of our core values, values that guide and direct our actions as we go about our daily business. We know that every employee makes a difference and contributes to our success through their unique talents and abilities. We also acknowledge that we can accomplish great things by listening and learning from each other.

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Position Requirements:

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of One Gas. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

ONE Gas, Inc., and its divisions will provide equal employment opportunity for qualified persons without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military status or genetic information.