Program manager, Supplier Diversity & Inclusion – US

Now Brewing – program manager, Supplier Diversity & Inclusion #tobeapartner!

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only

celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. 

This job contributes to Starbucks success by planning, executing and evaluating complex, multi-year, multi-faceted programs to deliver on Starbucks public Supplier Diversity & Inclusion goals, and by understanding, cultivating and influencing stakeholder communities to ensure alignment and build Supplier Diversity & Inclusion into base business across the company. You can read more about this program, and the variety of suppliers we work with, on our Supplier Diversity Program page.

As a program manager, you will…

• • Autonomously drive alignment across multiple senior leaders and influence cross-functional and global teams to support new and current supplier & diversity programs.

• • Ensure alignment of proposed programs and projects with the business unit, functional area and/or company goals and strategies and communicate to all relevant stakeholders.

• • Drive communications to broaden impact (e.g. newsletters, trainings, event engagement).

• • Analyze market and program data to drive program development.

• • Identify and engage suppliers for sourcing opportunities.

• • Lead and manage partnerships with non-governmental organizations.

• • Support development and refinement of program standards, processes, and systems documentation to ensure compliance with business standards, and recommend improvements.

• • Role model a positive and productive work environment, easily adjusting to team dynamics, and coaching others to do the same.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• • 8 years application of industry-based (sourcing and/or supplier diversity) project management methodologies and tools.

• • 8 years managing complex large-scale business projects.

• • 8 years building and mentoring teams. 6 yrs Mentoring other project managers in program and project management.

• • 8 years General business experience in large, matrixed organizations.

• • 4 year degree preferred

• • PMP considered

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

• If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.