Vendor Diversity & Procurement Specialist

The Opportunity with Mc Kinstry

At McKinstry, we are committed to advancing equity, sustainability, and innovation across everything we do. We are seeking a Vendor Diversity & Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement team—a role that blends procurement operations with vendor diversity initiatives, ensuring our sourcing reflects social responsibility commitments.

• Assists with research, coordination, and tracking of diverse and small business supplier opportunities, certifications, and outreach efforts aligned with client expectations and McKinstry's KPIs.
• Provides broad administrative support to team initiatives; drafts, edits, and finalizes written materials; prepares presentations, reports, and collateral as assigned.
• Attends outreach events across Seattle representing McKinstry with clients, partners and local community organizations.
• Organizes and coordinates networking events.
• Partners with internal project teams and advocates for diverse-owned businesses.

• Performs technical procurement support activities including data input and operation of the procurement module in financial systems, purchase order tracking, and coordination with suppliers or service providers as directed.
• Supports the flow of information between Procurement staff and internal stakeholders; assists with establishing and implementing procurement procedures in collaboration with Procurement leadership.
• May purchase minor miscellaneous materials as directed; performs all assigned activities on a timely and accurate basis.

• Takes accurate meeting notes, prepares follow‑up documents, and distributes action items; supports SharePoint content management and conducts research for special projects.
• Supports coordination of supplier outreach events and internal team meetings; manages communications with internal and external contacts with discretion and professionalism.
• Works on special projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Post‑secondary degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Social Sciences, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 2‑4 years of experience in procurement/purchasing, CSR/ESG, supplier diversity, project coordination, or a related role.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; sustainability; and community impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple high‑priority tasks accurately and on deadline.
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required;
  SharePoint experience preferred.
• Experience creating marketing collateral (e.g., Canva or similar tools) is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Team‑player mindset with the ability to work independently and proactively anticipate the needs of the people and teams being supported.
• Ability to collaborate and navigate effectively across a national, cross‑functional organization.
• Willingness to learn, engage in personal growth, and take initiative in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% annually (local and national) for meetings and off‑site events; must have reliable transportation; travel expenses handled in accordance with company reimbursement policy.

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit‑sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out‑of‑pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

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