About the Role

As a Supplier Diversity Outreach Specialist, you will coordinate agency-wide efforts to advance the supplier diversity program. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with the Procurement Data Team to track and evaluate Supplier Diversity Program commitments, managing internal Supplier Diversity events, and developing resources for both internal staff and external vendors. You will also engage with suppliers to address barriers, raise awareness of the program, and participate in outreach activities to promote diverse supplier participation.

About You

Required:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Four (4) years of Supplier Diversity experience in a private, public, or government setting.
Knowledge of the sourcing and procurement process and experience with supplier relationship management.
Competency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Good analytical skills.
Experience in a matrixed environment with strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and prioritize work assignments.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, often referred to as the MBTA or simply The T, is the public operator of most bus, subway, commuter rail and ferry systems in the greater Boston, Massachusetts, area. The MBTA is the largest transit provider in New England, and the fifth largest in the country. The MBTA directly operates or contracts out for service using eight different modes: heavy rail, light rail, bus rapid transit, local/express bus, trackless trolley, commuter rail, commuter boat, and paratransit. In Boston, 55% of all work trips and 42% of all trips into downtown are made by transit. The MBTA district is made up of 175 communities with a total population of 4.7 million. Almost three-quarters of all Massachusetts residents live within the MBTA service area.

Supplier Diversity Outreach Specialist

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