Supplier Diversity Outreach Lead

Michels Corporation • Tumwater, WA

4d • $95,000 - $127,000

About The Position

The Supplier Diversity Outreach Lead drives regional outreach efforts to strengthen Michels’ presence as a trusted community partner. This role leads initiatives to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse suppliers, minority and industry trade organizations, and customer diversity teams. The position is responsible for identifying and supporting diverse businesses, ensuring alignment with project‑specific diversity goals, and championing Michels’ commitment to supplier diversity. Success in this role requires excellent relationship‑building skills, strong networking abilities, and the confidence to collaborate and present effectively to both internal and external stakeholders. The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $127,000. This information reflects the expected base salary range for this position. Pay will be determined based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. The full salary range for an experienced employee in this position is $95,000 to $127,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Supply Chain Management, or other related field and 5+ years of Supplier Diversity, Procurement, and/or Supply Chain Management experience, or an equivalent combination
• Experience with public speaking or presenting at professional events
• Ability to travel on short or very limited notice
• A valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

• Hold a Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD), Certified Diversity Professional (CDP), and/or Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) certificate (desired)
• Current or previous experience serving in leadership positions for Supplier Diversity organizations (desired)

Responsibilities

• Drives regional outreach efforts to strengthen Michels’ presence as a trusted community partner.
• Leads initiatives to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse suppliers, minority and industry trade organizations, and customer diversity teams.
• Identifying and supporting diverse businesses
• Ensuring alignment with project‑specific diversity goals
• Championing Michels’ commitment to supplier diversity

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level