Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow?  A  position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

Develop, implement, and administer the supplier diversity strategy and processes across the Company. Provide expertise and support to the supply chain and business unit personnel to advance Supplier Diversity initiatives, create and conduct supplier diversity training. Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and organizations that champion diversity. Maintain the annual regulatory reporting requirements with local, state, and federal agencies

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of supplier diversity initiatives into the sourcing and procurement processes. Monitor, consult and develop process improvements which support the supplier diversity program. Define and manage prime supplier participation requirements and processes, including tracking and annual goal forecasting, and reporting for Tier II supplier diversity spend.
• Establish and maintain local and regional relationships with organizations that champion supplier diversity to promote introductions to new diverse suppliers and foster collaboration on supplier diversity best practices to support the company's overall diversity goals. Travel and attend supplier diversity and community focused events and other networking and outreach activities, serve on related diversity committees where appropriate
• Monitor sourcing and procurement processes to ensure effective integration of supplier diversity processes and initiatives. Partner with internal stakeholders to monitor compliance across buying channel, supplier, and contract purchasing execution.
• Maintain company compliance reporting (local and federal) and data collection. Monitor and maintain program data to ensure diverse suppliers are compliant and meet criteria to participate in supplier diversity program. Develop, propose and deploy of performance-based supplier diversity scorecards.
• Identify, recruit, and support diverse supplier referrals for sourcing events. Participate in supplier relationship management process for diverse suppliers. Support contract administration with new and existing diverse suppliers to ensure successful partnership

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Public Relations or Marketing and two years of Supply Chain experience and/or Supplier Diversity experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with federal, state, and local regulations and requirements related to supplier diversity.
• Willingness and ability to participate in events during non-normal work hours and travel required (up to 25%).

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [email protected].

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $81,000.00 to $115,866.66 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

Deadline to Apply: 08/31/24

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