Associate Director
TIAA
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Job description Associate Director - Supplier Diversity & Supply Chain Sustainability - IN The Supplier Diversity & Supply Chain Sustainability job is responsible for implementing initiatives that increase the diversity and sustainability of the organization's supplier base. This job works across business lines to promote, manage, and enhance the organization's Supplier Diversity and Supply Chain Sustainability programs. As a subject matter expert in supply chain management, this job plans and manages activities for promoting strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives, collaborating with key stakeholders across the organization as well as external suppliers and enterprises. Key Responsibilities and Duties Executes the organization's supplier diversity strategy, collaborating with procurement and sourcing teams to identify opportunities to expand the supplier network. Assesses and integrates the organization's expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG) guidelines as well as the United Nation's sustainable development goal (SDG) guidelines. Benchmarks the organization's goals and objectives related to ESG and supply chain sustainability. Collaborates with stakeholders across the enterprise to develop a model for incorporating sustainability initiatives into the global supply chain. Tracks and reports on the organization's supplier diversity metrics, and demonstrates progress and areas for improvement to the management team. Collaborates with category managers and sourcing teams to identify category-specific gaps and opportunities for improvement across the supply base. Builds and maintains relationships with a diversity of suppliers, and facilitates the certification process for enterprises that qualify. Educational Requirements University (Degree) Preferred Work Experience 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred Physical Requirements Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work Career Level 9IC Related Skills Accountability, Communication, Critical Thinking, Due Diligence, Executive Presence, General Risk Management, Influence, Negotiation, Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Vendor / Partner Management