Supplier Development Specialist

Job Type – Part Time Consultant

Location – Remote, EST hours

Requirements - GC holder or USC required

Supplier Diversity Consultant

Position Overview

The Supplier Diversity Consultant will provide strategic and consultative support to the company's Supplier Diversity and Supplier Development initiatives. This role is responsible for advising on regulatory compliance, supplier diversity reporting, program development, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen and expand the organization’s supplier diversity objectives. The consultant should be a subject matter expert on Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SBSP) reporting requirements as it relates to U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consultative support on supplier diversity initiatives, including:
• Annual government reporting related to small business categories (e.g., small business, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, small disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses)
• Review, support, and advise on Small Business Subcontracting Plans, as applicable
• Respond to internal inquiries related to:
• Supplier development compliance
• Spend tracking and reporting
• Program structure and development
• Develop and refine Supplier Development Program strategies
• Provide guidance on tools, systems, and processes to enhance supplier development and qualifying small business tracking and execution
• Partner with internal stakeholders to build alignment and support for supplier diversity initiatives
• Mentor and provide guidance to the Sustainability Manager and other designated personnel
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to supplier development programs

Required Qualifications

• Experience in supplier development, or procurement compliance
• Knowledge of U.S. government reporting requirements for small and diverse businesses
• Familiarity with small business subcontracting plans and regulatory compliance standards
• Strong analytical and advisory skills related to spend tracking and program development
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with federal contractor requirements (e.g., FAR/DFARS)
• Background in sustainability, ESG, or responsible sourcing initiatives
• Prior experience mentoring or coaching team members

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic consulting and advisory skills
• Stakeholder engagement and influence
• Program development and execution
• Regulatory compliance knowledge
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities