Purchasing Specialist III

1 month ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States KYYBA Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Purchasing Specialist III to join our team at Kyyba. As a key member of our procurement team, you will play a critical role in driving our supplier diversity program forward.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement supplier diversity strategies and measurement plans.
  • Provide regular reports on supplier diversity metrics and work with stakeholders to address outstanding requests.
  • Research industry trends, regulations, and best practices to improve our supplier diversity program and expand our network of diverse suppliers.
  • Work with category teams to achieve established diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
  • Participate in matchmaking events, trade fairs, and conferences to understand diverse businesses and support events designed to increase our network of diverse suppliers.
  • Evaluate new and existing suppliers to ensure they maintain fair labor practices, foster worker safety, protect the environment, and actively assess and manage risk.
  • Facilitate category teams on supplier diversity efforts during category strategy development, competitive sourcing events, and supplier outreach as required.
  • Ensure accurate visualization of supplier diversity data by working closely with colleagues in the Procurement team.
  • Assist teams with including relevant supplier diversity data in responses to RFIs/RFPs.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with diverse supplier organizations, industry associations, advocacy groups, and NGOs to expand our supplier base and promote supplier diversity initiatives.
  • Support our organizational objective to achieve admission to the Billion Dollar Roundtable (BDR).
  • Support annual Federal Small Business Subcontracting Program planning and reporting.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work in cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to analyze and visualize data and compile actionable reports.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships.
  • Understanding of Supplier Diversity KPIs.

About Kyyba:

Kyyba is a global leader in delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career. Our core values of value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness create a vibrant and productive atmosphere.


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