Supplier Diversity

Collaboration and Strategy Development:

• Responsibility: Work closely with the City’s Department of Purchasing to develop and implement strategies aimed at increasing the participation of minority-owned businesses in City-issued  Bids, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs)

• Goal: Achieve a measurable increase in the number of minority-owned businesses successfully competing for and winning City contracts

Outreach and Relationship Building:

• Responsibility: Develop and execute outreach strategies to build and strengthen relationships with diverse suppliers and create networking opportunities

• Goal: Build strong, sustainable relationships with diverse suppliers and the broader business community through continuous outreach and engagement activities

Event Coordination and Promotion:

• Responsibility: Actively engage in the planning and execution of events that promote and recognize supplier diversity efforts

• Goal: Raise awareness and recognition of supplier diversity initiatives, highlighting successful partnerships and impactful programs

Data Management and Reporting:

• Responsibility: Compile and maintain a comprehensive list of minority-owned firms, and prepare and present reports on the progress and impact of supplier diversity efforts

• Goal: Utilize data to monitor progress, identify trends, and inform strategic decisions, ensuring continuous improvement in supplier diversity efforts

Feedback and Improvement Support:

• Responsibility: Provide constructive feedback to program participants and offer guidance to resolve issues and enhance supplier capabilities

• Goal: Develop programs and resources that enhance the capabilities and competitiveness of minority-owned businesses in the procurement process

Leadership and Coordination:

• Responsibility: Provide leadership and direction in the development of short and long-range plans, and coordinate activities with others