Global Programs Senior Specialist - Supplier Diversity & Sustainability

TJX Companies

At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Job Description:

Global Programs Senior Specialist (Corporate Responsibility Sourcing)

Major Duties/ Responsibilities

• Supports GS&Ps Global Corporate Responsibility Sourcing (CRS) program which includes Supplier Diversity and Sustainability.
• Coordinates and overseas administrative work for the program, including the development and maintenance of communication plans, building meeting presentations and summarizing notes, and leading roadmap and activity tracking and reporting.
• Develops and maintains relationships with GS&P leaders, management team and project teams to ensure that activities are supported to meet identified needs.
• Leads the gathering, validating, and maintenance of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements for each program.
• Supports the creation, validation, consistency and accuracy of analytical reports and dashboards to report on performance and metrics.
• Supports market research on emerging technologies, industry trends, benchmarking, and best practices across Supplier Diversity and Sustainability.
• Supports the building, testing, and implementation of technology and data strategies for the CRS program.
• Provides support for building program communications, branding decks, and any playbook or training material updates.
• Supports searches for diverse owned businesses, maintaining contact lists, search and certification tracking, and managing registration lists and follow ups.  Maintains diverse supplier lists by category and Tier 2 supplier and spend updates.
• Provides support for sustainability sourcing activity including RFx question development, scoring, and reporting on results.
• Partners closely with the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program team, collaborating on requirements for both global programs, and supporting any activity needs when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Decision Making

• Independently generates reports and provides analysis
• Leads tracking and reporting of program activities, providing recommendations to program lead

Span of Control (Direct/Indirect reports)

• No direct reports

Scope of Responsibility

• Supports the operational and reporting processes for the execution of the Corporate Responsibility Sourcing Program.

Skills/Knowledge

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, data and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on simultaneous projects, both independently and in team environments.
• Individuals who are flexible and adept at handling change.
• Strong time management and project planning.
• Experienced users of Microsoft office tools, especially Excel, Power Point and Word.
• Basic understanding of Category Management, Purchasing and Supplier Management fundamentals.

Minimum Formal Education

• Bachelor’s degree in sourcing, supply management, business or finance is beneficial but not essential.  Relevant work experience is essential.

Minimum Experience

• 2-4 years in sourcing, supply management, procurement, project management, finance, or related experience.

Job Timings

• 2:30 PM to 11:30 PM IST

In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Address:

Salarpuria Sattva Knowledge City, Inorbit Road

Location:

APAC Home Office Hyderabad IN