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Job Title

Supplier Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Sustainability Consultant -Remote

Requisition Number

R5843 Supplier Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Sustainability Consultant -Remote (Open)

Location

Arizona - Home Teleworkers

Additional Locations

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Job Information

CSAA Insurance Group (CSAA IG), a AAA insurer, is one of the top personal lines property and casualty insurance groups in the U.S. Our employees proudly live our core beliefs and fulfill our enduring purpose to help members prevent, prepare for, and recover from life's uncertainties, and we're proud of the culture we create together. As we commit to progress over perfection, we recognize that every day is an opportunity to be innovative and adaptable. At CSAA IG, we hire good people for a brighter tomorrow.

We are actively looking for a Supplier Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Sustainability Consultant to join us and support CSAA IG in achieving our goals.

Procurement’s mission is to provide value to the business through our supplier activities. The Procurement Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Sustainability Lead will report directly to the Procurement Center of Excellence and is well-versed in the organization's procurement processes and procedures. They will act as the main point of contact for managing the diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability program for Suppliers and attend Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) meetings and other core sessions to progress DEI&S within Procurement and CSAA.

This Role does not have direct people leadership responsibilities.

Your Role:

Essential Functions/Principal Responsibilities

Lead the daily Supplier DEI&S operations,
Drive the DEI&S program, gain ESG presence and action, gain external development, produce analytics & reporting, and ensure DEI&S Advocacy
Develop and implement a supplier Diversity policy, Supplier Inclusion, tier II, WCAG Compliance and supplier registration portal
Act as the primary liaison to diverse suppliers and coordinate internal and external communications.
Create and action opportunities for CSAA to engage with Diverse businesses.
Train Procurement and key stakeholders on our core values
Mature and manage a supplier development/strategic partnership and mentorship program to strengthen the diverse supplier pipeline, with a focus on assisting top performing suppliers in securing new business at CSAA
Determine how to hold suppliers accountable for their development in diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.
Develop a reporting framework for the supplier diversity program aimed at assessing program effectiveness which will include increasing diverse supplier spend along with the number of diverse suppliers
Identify techniques and opportunities to help CSAA achieve a stated goal for Destination 2030
Lead and coach the Supplier Diversity team to achieve our goals.
Collaborate with internal business units and other stakeholders to encourage and solidify our commitment to the supplier diversity program.
Continue building our relationship with collaborator groups and attend conferences to establish the company’s presence within the diverse supplier community.

Supplier Diversity Advocacy:

Effectively coordinate with the procurement team and other internal team-members to identify capable diverse suppliers and support the RFP process and related procurement activities to advance diversity initiatives.
Participate in outreach activities to raise awareness of CSAA's Supplier Diversity program and opportunities
Support efforts to identify, develop and mentor diverse business enterprises to compete for procurement and sourcing opportunities

Responsibilities

As the Procurement Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Sustainability Lead you will partner closely with the Procurement Organization and cross-functional stakeholders to build and execute strategies that create and grow concrete procurement opportunities for Diverse businesses along with identify Diverse Supplier Partners where we will invest in their continued growth
You will demonstrate high levels of accountability, agility, inclusiveness, business acumen, and will show courage, even in the most difficult situations
Represent the business by participating on Supplier Diversity boards and committees such as WBENC, NMSDC, NVDBC, as well as represent CSAA in external ESG related activities
Develop a robust performance reporting framework for the supplier diversity program aimed at assessing program effectiveness which will include increasing diverse supplier spend Tier I & II along with the number of diverse suppliers
Lead and coach Procurement in DEI&S to help achieve our goals
Lead with Supplier Diversity awareness initiatives.
Collaborate with internal business units and other stakeholders to encourage and solidify our commitment to the supplier diversity program
Provides project management experience in situations where supplier participation is a key component to successful project implementation and that skill set is not inherent in the functional area.
Show excellent project management skills, the ability to translate sustainability issues into goals and metrics, and the ability to generate support for programs amongst stakeholders.
Review and interpret data sets & reports to determine potential opportunities to enhance Supplier Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Sustainability via ESG initiatives; help recommend appropriate courses of action.
Prepare and assist with compliance reporting for any agency/function that requires Supplier Diversity or ESG reporting

What would make us excited about you?

Prior experience in building or enhancing a Supplier Diversity program(s) and deep experience and recognition as a diversity and inclusion champion
Proven success increasing diverse supplier spend, compliance and expanding the number of diverse suppliers across an organization
Partnered across functional areas to include supplier diversity throughout the procurement value stream
Team player at executive levels who collaborates with business units and functional partners (i.e., IT, finance, HR, legal)
Excellent communication skills and listening skills enabling the stakeholders to align with our diverse supplier program and provide full support
Project management skills, the ability to translate sustainability issues into goals and metrics, and the ability to generate support for programs amongst stakeholders.
Ability to implement new programs, technology and change management
In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and industry best practices
Strong influence skills across organizations to enable a change in behavior
Courage to recommend decisive actions that are not aligned with historical beliefs
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate. CSAA IG is a place where everyone can grow. So, however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if you meet most of the requirements (not all) and this is a role that would make you excited to come to work every day.

Education, Work Experience, Licenses & Certifications

Required Qualification:

BS/BA degree in relevant area such as Business Administration, Supply Chain or Finance required or 4 years equivalency in addition to Min Qual Exp or Associates Degree plus 2 years in addition to Min Qual
Experience: 10+ years of experience in full lifecycle procurement, supplier management, vendor management and sourcing of equivalent combination of Procurement and consulting experience
Experience as a Supplier Diversity Lead or Manager or Program Manager

CSAA IG Careers

At CSAA IG, we’re proudly devoted to protecting our customers, our employees, our communities, and the world at large. We are on a climate journey to continue to do better for our people, our business, and our planet. Taking bold action and leading by example. We are citizens for a changing world, and we continually change to meet it.

Join us if you…

BELIEVE in a mission focused on building a community of service, rooted in inclusion and belonging.
COMMIT to being there for our customers and employees.
CREATE a sense of purpose that serves the greater good through innovation.

Recognition: We offer a total compensation package, performance bonus, 401(k) with a company match, and so much more! Read more about what we offer and what it is like to be a part of our dynamic team at: Benefits (aaa.com)

In most cases, you will have the opportunity to choose your preferred working location from the following options when you join CSAA IG: remote, hybrid, or in-person. Submit your application to be considered. We communicate via email, so check your inbox and/or your spam folder to ensure you don’t miss important updates from us. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact TalentAcquisition@csaa.com.

As part of our values, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity at CSAA IG. We actively celebrate colleagues’ different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

We are always recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the U.S. workforce. The diversity of our team fosters a broad range of ideas and enables us to design and deliver a wide array of products to meet customers’ evolving needs.

CSAA Insurance Group is an equal opportunity employer.

The national average salary range for this position is $121,050- $134,500. However, we have a location-based compensation structure. Our salary ranges vary and are calculated based on county of residence. The full salary range for this position across all the states we hire is $108,900 - $161,600. This role also includes an opportunity for a company-wide annual discretionary bonus, through our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP), of up to 12% of eligible pay.

If you apply and are selected to continue in the recruiting process, we will schedule a preliminary call with you to discuss the role and will disclose during that call the available salary/hourly rate range based on your location. Factors used to determine the actual salary offered may include location, experience, or education.

Please note we are hiring for this role remotely anywhere in the United States with the exception of California, Hawaii and Alaska.

Must have the authorization to work indefinitely in the US.

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