Supplier Engagement & Development Manager

Towson University•Towson, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Manage Towson University’s supplier engagement and development program by providing direction and supervision related to the use of minority, small and veteran businesses. Have a thorough understanding of mandatory reporting to the Office of Small, Minority, and Woman Business Affairs (OSBA) including any federal and state requirements. Develop Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and implementation of appropriate policies and programs, including new legislation regarding Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Veteran Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE), and Small Business Reserve (SBR) matters. Conduct supplier reporting including monitoring contractor spending and payment to subcontractor for compliance. Compile data and prepare quarterly, annual and ad hoc MBE, VSBE, and SBR reports to the Office of Small, Minority, & Women’s Business Affairs (OSBA). Assist in preparation of the strategic MBE, VSBE, and SBR plans and monitor the University’s vendor database to ensure all MBE/VSBE/SBR vendors are indicated as such in the system. Serve as Towson University’s MBE, VSBE, and SBR Liaison and interface with OSBA, vendors, procurement staff and other stakeholders to increase awareness and spending associated with these certified businesses. Coordinate supplier goal setting for individual purchases in accordance with applicable federal, state, University System of Maryland (USM), and Towson University policies and procedures. Utilize the Procurement Review Group (PRG) process to review and establish MBE, VSBE, and/or SBR goals/set-asides for procurement. Develop programs to increase opportunities for certified MBE, VSBE, and SBR in accordance with applicable Federal, State, USM and TU policies and procedures. Represent Towson University to the business community by hosting, presenting and participating in outreach programs and events that advance supplier engagement and development in Towson University’s procurement opportunities. Assist procurement staff with the interpretation of contract/acquisition law and requirements as it relates to MBE, VSBE, and SBR compliance and assist with resolving contract disputes pertaining to MBE, VSBE, and SBR compliance contract issues. Present the University’s MBE, VSBE, and SBR Programs to the campus community and support the institution’s anchor initiative by promoting supplier engagement and development in procurement activities. Represent TU on the Maryland Green Committee to include providing information, assistance, and guidelines for environmentally preferable purchasing, so that TU is procuring goods and services that have a lesser or reduced impact on human health and the environment. Handles reporting requirements. Solicit, evaluate and award low to moderate-value contracts. Identify new sources, validate sole-source justifications, and furnish end users with source, price and delivery data. Draft solicitation documents with input from higher-level Procurement personnel as appropriate. Source procurements pursuant to USM Procurement Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and three years of experience.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Excellent customer service skills.
Knowledge of the business environment/practical experience in business.
Skill to quickly grasp/assess a wide variety of markets and industries.
Ability to be attentive to detail, despite distractions/interruptions, to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Advanced level of skill with personal computer, including word-processing, spreadsheets and basic math skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple simultaneous tasks and complete tasks on schedule.
Skill in handling a variety of stakeholders, including campus customers, suppliers, elected/appointed officials and the general public.
Skill in managing/resolving conflict and achieving consensus.
Skill in technical writing and public presentations--including persuasive writing/speaking.
Ability to represent the University effectively in a variety of public settings.

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for knowledge of Maryland procurement statutes regulations, Towson University and USM Procurement Policies and Procedures and public-sector/higher education purchasing practices.
Experience in higher-education or public-sector procurement preferred with a focus on OSBA MBE, VSBE, and SBR standards and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage Towson University’s supplier engagement and development program by providing direction and supervision related to the use of minority, small and veteran businesses.
Develop Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and implementation of appropriate policies and programs, including new legislation regarding Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Veteran Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE), and Small Business Reserve (SBR) matters.
Conduct supplier reporting including monitoring contractor spending and payment to subcontractor for compliance.
Compile data and prepare quarterly, annual and ad hoc MBE, VSBE, and SBR reports to the Office of Small, Minority, & Women’s Business Affairs (OSBA).
Assist in preparation of the strategic MBE, VSBE, and SBR plans and monitor the University’s vendor database to ensure all MBE/VSBE/SBR vendors are indicated as such in the system.
Serve as Towson University’s MBE, VSBE, and SBR Liaison and interface with OSBA, vendors, procurement staff and other stakeholders to increase awareness and spending associated with these certified businesses.
Coordinate supplier goal setting for individual purchases in accordance with applicable federal, state, University System of Maryland (USM), and Towson University policies and procedures.
Utilize the Procurement Review Group (PRG) process to review and establish MBE, VSBE, and/or SBR goals/set-asides for procurement.
Develop programs to increase opportunities for certified MBE, VSBE, and SBR in accordance with applicable Federal, State, USM and TU policies and procedures.
Represent Towson University to the business community by hosting, presenting and participating in outreach programs and events that advance supplier engagement and development in Towson University’s procurement opportunities.
Assist procurement staff with the interpretation of contract/acquisition law and requirements as it relates to MBE, VSBE, and SBR compliance and assist with resolving contract disputes pertaining to MBE, VSBE, and SBR compliance contract issues.
Present the University’s MBE, VSBE, and SBR Programs to the campus community and support the institution’s anchor initiative by promoting supplier engagement and development in procurement activities.
Represent TU on the Maryland Green Committee to include providing information, assistance, and guidelines for environmentally preferable purchasing, so that TU is procuring goods and services that have a lesser or reduced impact on human health and the environment.
Handles reporting requirements for the Maryland Green Committee.
Solicit, evaluate and award low to moderate-value contracts.
Identify new sources, validate sole-source justifications, and furnish end users with source, price and delivery data.
Draft solicitation documents with input from higher-level Procurement personnel as appropriate.
Source procurements pursuant to USM Procurement Policies and Procedures.