Position Description:
Lead strategic programs and initiatives related to Hyper Local supplier recruitment, development, supplier utilization, partnership, and tracking to achieve specific company and project goals across multiple departments. Serve as a local connector between Turner, community institutions, and suppliers, creating mutually beneficial relationships that strengthen supplier engagement, and community impact.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
- Understand sensitivity and uniqueness of projects, communities, and Underrepresented Business Enterprises (UBE) and Hyper Local Business utilization.
- In partnership with the Procurement Department:
- Lead UBE and Hyper Local engagement programs to achieve established project goals.
- Build relationships with local, community, County and City organizations that support and promote UBE and Hyper Local businesses.
- Implement outreach events to foster relationships with UBEs and Hyper Local firms in various capacities.
- Develop and implement strategic programs and initiatives to achieve specific project goals for Hyper Local suppliers across multiple departments, including Procurement, Preconstruction, Self-Perform Operations (SPO), Community & Citizenship, Business Development (BD), Marketing, and Construction Operations.
- Serve as Turner's local representative in the assigned region, building and sustaining strong, lasting relationships with community institutions, business leaders, suppliers, and other key stakeholders.
- Represent Turner at local events, facility tours, community moments, and industry activities while strengthening relationships with community leaders, suppliers, customers, and partners.
- Manage local partnership agreements and budgets and collaborate with Procurement and Community& Citizenship to ensure partnership work complements existing community efforts.
- Track and report on the reach, engagement, and impact of local partnerships and programs and use findings to inform continuous improvement.
- Track and maintain Hyper Local Supplier Participation report for project in partnership with Procurement.
- Develop relationships with Hyper Local suppliers to serve as an advocate and trusted partner, openly discussing resources, upcoming projects, and additional ways to grow business.
- Manage Hyper Local vendor directory.
- Manage and track the pipeline of Hyper Local and UBE suppliers to assist in their desire to grow and connect them with relevant resources and opportunities.
- Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
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