Program Coordinator

Description:

The Equity Specialist, Supplier Diversity/Program Coordinator will help support and manage the State Equity in Procurement Help Desk program to assist small business and underutilized business groups by delivering real-time solicitation assistance with state processes, requirements, options and coaching in coordination with findings and recommendations from the Equity in Procurement State Disparity Study Report.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as the escalation point for the Supplier Diversity Service Desk and Deskside Service team for calls to the office and provide guidance and clarification on bids and contracts/solicitation assistance. Carry out triaging and advise requesters to correct buying channels & support all Procurement related matters.
• Act as liaison to diverse suppliers and coordinate internal and external communications. Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop targets and sourcing strategies designed to increase the utilization of diverse suppliers and small businesses.
• Assist with the development of program practices, forms and templates to ensure that procedures are structured for effective consideration and participation of diverse businesses in the Bond Assistance Program for diverse suppliers and small businesses.
• Leverages technology, digital tools, and data to help monitor Supplier Diversity program objectives and success measures, reporting outcomes to the Stakeholder Group, DPA Leadership, and other entities including the General Assembly, Governor’s Office, and others