Supplier Diversity Manager

Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street
Store Code: Vendor Strategy (27266)
What's Our Dish
Announced in May 2018, Peapod Digital Labs (PDL) is an Ahold Delhaize USA company that powers the eCommerce and digital strategies for the Great Local Brands of Ahold Delhaize USA. Accelerating growth in digital and personalization capabilities, PDL is an innovation lab focused on meeting the changing needs of customers, regardless of when, where, and how consumers choose to shop.
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This position is responsible for developing and driving a comprehensive supplier diversity strategy in alignment with Ahold Delhaize USA (ADUSA) goals and for leading the day-to-day operation of PDL's Supplier Diversity Program. The Supplier Diversity Manager is responsible for ensuring successful implementation for both current and potential diverse-owned CPG and NFR suppliers' participation in the Company's omnichannel merchandising operations.
This position provides an avenue to develop a supplier base that more accurately reflects and represents the diverse communities we serve, and also provides us with the ability to reap the benefits from communities supporting our initiative and our stores.
The position works closely with Merchandising and DEI leaders across the brands and entities of Ahold Delhaize USA in order to inspire change and deliver commercial impact.
Recipe for Success-What's "in store" for the role

• Develop and maintain an intra-net database of both current diverse-owned suppliers, as well as an ongoing pipeline of potential diverse-owned suppliers
• Establish targets and goals and then supervising and reporting on the program's progress
• Generates ad hoc reports and studies as required by leadership
• Through a "dotted line" relationship, provides assistance and resources for use by other functional areas, such as Indirect Procurement, Supply Chain, DEIB, BRGs, etc.
• Provides assistance and coaching to potential, diverse-owned suppliers looking to do business with PDL and the Brands of PDL-ADUSA
• Educate internal partners on the program and the importance of supplier diversity and promote its integration into procurement/category management processes
• Facilitates training sessions crafted to build awareness and ensure support for supplier diversity
• Collaborate with Brands to coordinate activities with Supplier Diversity Advocacy Organizations
• Establish and manage relationships with advocacy organizations and industry partners
• Participate in industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to stay updated on best practices.

The Essentials In Your Cart - The required ingredients

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience
• 6+ years of related experience; 5+ years leading processes, initiatives, or teams.
• Experience in Supplier Diversity preferred

Extra Spices - What you should bring to the table

• Experience in building or leading a Supplier Diversity program
• Strategic thinking and planning, including establishing goals and key metrics
• Maturity to inspire change in established environments
• Experience briefing and collaborating with executive leaders
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to empower direct reports.
• Strong project management skills
• Strong analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to work under strict deadlines, set and balance priorities, with strong follow-through skills.
• Expert Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills
• Highly self-motivated, results oriented, team player

Join Us at Our Table
Peapod Digital Labs is a forward-thinking company with a strong legacy of innovation. We recognize who powers our progress - our people! Our vision is to become an organization where humanity is universally embraced; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are infused in our business; and our PDL employees are representative of the world and the communities that we serve.
We believe in total wellness, which encompasses a balance of physical, financial, and emotional wellness. No matter where you are on your personal wellness journey, PDL provides access to a variety of tools and resources to support total wellness. This includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with a strong company match, paid parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, generous and flexible paid time off and holiday policy, and an array of voluntary benefits including critical care, pet insurance, and additional life coverage.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. If you require assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Department at [email protected]
Job Requisition: 338841_external_USA-MA-Quincy_982023