Lead Analyst Supplier Diversity

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Houston
Posted on: October 2, 2024

Job Description:

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. Job SummaryCenterPoint Energy is looking for a Lead Supplier Diversity Analyst to join our Supplier Diversity Team, located in Houston, TX. You will have the ability to: drive the maturation of the Supplier Diversity Program reporting and analysis at CenterPoint Energy. This position offers consistency, market development, supply chain flexibility, stakeholder satisfaction and regulatory value, and is a key driver in CenterPoint Energy's goals of being a leader in Diversity & Inclusion. This position manages the tracking, analysis and reporting activities of CenterPoint Energy's Supplier Diversity program of initiatives and company spend across the corporate footprint, ensuring the programs goals, reports and objectives are accomplished on time. This position is responsible for supporting the Supplier Diversity Program through both internal and external engagement efforts.Essential FunctionsTo be successful in this role you will: Analytics & Reporting:

• Effectively navigate internal data sources to consolidate, track and report supplier diversity spend, key initiatives, financials and related metrics.
• Develops, maintains and distributes reports on established goals and metrics relative to supplier diversity scorecards, benchmarks, program initiatives and trends.
• Reviews and interprets data sets & reports to determine potential opportunities to enhance supplier diversity initiatives; recommends appropriate courses of action.
• Supports the development and maintenance of a robust Tier II diverse supplier program; to include, tracking/reporting and benchmarking best practices within the supplier diversity community.
• Prepares and assist with compliance reporting per General Services Agreement, or any additional agencies that mandates supplier diversity reporting.
• Assists with the development of marketing communications to be shared externally, such as website content (internet-intranet).
• Assists with internal Supplier Diversity awareness initiatives, as measured through colleague engagement survey data. Supplier Diversity Advocacy (Internal Stakeholders):
  • Effectively coordinates with procurement specialists and other internal team-members to identify capable diverse suppliers per category (and region) and further, supports the RFP process and related procurement activities to advance diversity initiatives.
  • Interfaces with purchasing buyers and business units to stay abreast of planned sourcing opportunities.
  • Provide exceptional service to the business by offering timely solutions that ensure continuity of business operations.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of corporate supplier diversity training. Supplier Diversity Advocacy (External Stakeholders):
    • Plans and/or assists in the planning of outreach events intended to achieve CenterPoint Energy's supplier diversity program goals.
    • Support efforts to identify, develop and mentor diverse business enterprises to compete for procurement and sourcing opportunities.
    • Participates in outreach activities to raise awareness of CenterPoint Energy's supplier diversity program and opportunities.
    • E.g., tradeshows, supplier meet-greet events, conferences, seminars, workshops, panels and presentations.
    • Assists in enhancing relationships with those community leaders and elected officials with interest in supplier diversity Education DescriptionYour background includes:
      • Bachelor's degree (will consider relevant job-related CenterPoint Energy experience for non-degree candidates). Experience
        • Seven (7) years of experience in any of the following areas: supplier diversity advocacy, procurement/purchasing, supply chain management, business analytics, finance support for business, project management or process improvement. We want you to know Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. What we bring to you
          • Competitive pay
          • Paid training
          • Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
          • Transit subsidies
          • Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
          • Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
          • Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
          • 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 09/04/2024 Posting End Date: 09/30/2024 This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR ---- 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. #LI-CNP

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