Job Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Working closely with our Head of Supplier Diversity, Cost Center Directors, and senior leadership across the USA, the Supplier Diversity Program Manager will be responsible to support the growth of the US Supplier Diversity Program within Turner & Townsend, in accordance with internal and external policy and procedures, including client support, direction, guidance, on regional or national projects and programs.
Manage the continued development and delivery of Supplier Diversity strategies, programs, and initiatives to advance opportunities for diverse suppliers, internally, and externally for clients, as needed.
Ensure alignment with best practices for an inclusive approach to the sourcing of diverse-owned businesses, support equity through partner utilization of services, products, and business affiliations.
Proactively identify opportunities for diverse suppliers- key activities include identification, capability and capacity review, qualification assessment, and inclusion of diverse suppliers in business opportunities (e.g., development opportunities, pilots, etc.).
Work closely with the CBRE Supplier Engagement team to leverage resources and share information for greater client engagement and business opportunities.
Develop partner utilization analysis and reporting
Drive program results, by analyzing performance relative to internal and external benchmarks, and meet all reporting requirements based on program metrics and related data strategies.
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with partner organizations, identifying mutually beneficial opportunities to increase engagement, foster connections and increase community presence.
Provide regional and national support to project teams.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on initiatives, procurement activities, RFP's, contract management, and overall compliance related to Supplier Diversity requirements.
Monitor compliance as it relates to Owner/Client requirements, including and not limited to tracking progress towards goals, data entry, diverse business payment tracking, and related issues and concerns.
Utilize data tracking tools to enhance the pool of diverse contractors in the system, track progress against goals on specific projects; track Turner and Townsend’s diverse spend, utilization, and performance; support team members in the use of data tools to identify diverse partners.
Collaborate regularly with business stakeholders to gather risk parameters, performance metrics, and conduct industry research for benchmarking supplier metrics.
Represent the business by participating on boards and committees and providing thought leadership to key organizations within the regions such as the NMSDC, WBENC, and various regional business organizations in construction related industries.
Work with the Director to develop a Capacity-Building program (i.e. - Mentor-Protégé program); partner with cross functional teams to manage technical capacity building program, Mentor-protégé relationships, other trade partner development programs, and pipeline development (increasing pool of small and diverse firms).
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
5 - 10 years of relevant experience in a public sector or corporate environment preferably in the areas of supplier inclusion and engagement, procurement and supplier management, corporate strategy, program management, or related fields
Preferred Qualifications:
Specific experience with supplier/subcontractor relations and diversity outreach within a geographical market, a plus.
Solid knowledge of supplier diversity best practices and industry trends.
Demonstrated knowledge of construction process.
Strong ability to analyze data, produce reports and track metrics
Track record of success in engaging business leaders and vendors on diversity initiatives.
Ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Strong relationships with Diversity leaders within market sectors.
Strong business acumen (financially and operationally).
Demonstrated collaborative team leadership and team building characteristics.
Excellent communication skills; good listener, written communication, and presentation skills.
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $105K-$125K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Working closely with our Head of Supplier Diversity, Cost Center Directors, and senior leadership across the USA, the Supplier Diversity Program Manager will be responsible to support the growth of the US Supplier Diversity Program within Turner & Townsend, in accordance with internal and external policy and procedures, including client support, direction, guidance, on regional or national projects and programs.
Manage the continued development and delivery of Supplier Diversity strategies, programs, and initiatives to advance opportunities for diverse suppliers, internally, and externally for clients, as needed.
Ensure alignment with best practices for an inclusive approach to the sourcing of diverse-owned businesses, support equity through partner utilization of services, products, and business affiliations.
Proactively identify opportunities for diverse suppliers- key activities include identification, capability and capacity review, qualification assessment, and inclusion of diverse suppliers in business opportunities (e.g., development opportunities, pilots, etc.).
Work closely with the CBRE Supplier Engagement team to leverage resources and share information for greater client engagement and business opportunities.
Develop partner utilization analysis and reporting
Drive program results, by analyzing performance relative to internal and external benchmarks, and meet all reporting requirements based on program metrics and related data strategies.
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with partner organizations, identifying mutually beneficial opportunities to increase engagement, foster connections and increase community presence.
Provide regional and national support to project teams.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on initiatives, procurement activities, RFP's, contract management, and overall compliance related to Supplier Diversity requirements.
Monitor compliance as it relates to Owner/Client requirements, including and not limited to tracking progress towards goals, data entry, diverse business payment tracking, and related issues and concerns.
Utilize data tracking tools to enhance the pool of diverse contractors in the system, track progress against goals on specific projects; track Turner and Townsend’s diverse spend, utilization, and performance; support team members in the use of data tools to identify diverse partners.
Collaborate regularly with business stakeholders to gather risk parameters, performance metrics, and conduct industry research for benchmarking supplier metrics.
Represent the business by participating on boards and committees and providing thought leadership to key organizations within the regions such as the NMSDC, WBENC, and various regional business organizations in construction related industries.
Work with the Director to develop a Capacity-Building program (i.e. - Mentor-Protégé program); partner with cross functional teams to manage technical capacity building program, Mentor-protégé relationships, other trade partner development programs, and pipeline development (increasing pool of small and diverse firms).
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
5 - 10 years of relevant experience in a public sector or corporate environment preferably in the areas of supplier inclusion and engagement, procurement and supplier management, corporate strategy, program management, or related fields
Preferred Qualifications:
Specific experience with supplier/subcontractor relations and diversity outreach within a geographical market, a plus.
Solid knowledge of supplier diversity best practices and industry trends.
Demonstrated knowledge of construction process.
Strong ability to analyze data, produce reports and track metrics
Track record of success in engaging business leaders and vendors on diversity initiatives.
Ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Strong relationships with Diversity leaders within market sectors.
Strong business acumen (financially and operationally).
Demonstrated collaborative team leadership and team building characteristics.
Excellent communication skills; good listener, written communication, and presentation skills.
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $105K-$125K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
#LI-GO1
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Supplier Diversity Program Manager- Construction (US) position is now open for candidates interested in the Warehouse / Logistics Jobs sector. This role in New York City offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Warehouse / Logistics Jobs is a plus.
