Vendor Diversity & Procurement Specialist

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

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-someone who brings strong coordination skills, curiosity, and a passion for supplier inclusion.

This role plays a unique, cross-functional position supporting both Procurement operations and Vendor Diversity initiatives, helping ensure our sourcing practices reflect our broader social responsibility commitments. You'll act as a connector across teams, supporting purchasing activities while also engaging with diverse and small business partners to expand and strengthen our supplier network.

Reporting to a Senior Program Manager - Vendor Diversity, this role partners closely with Procurement staff and leadership, the Vendor Diversity team, Project and Program Managers, and a wide range of internal stakeholders including Social Impact, Legal, and Finance, as well as external community partners and diverse suppliers.

This position is designed to build well-rounded experience across procurement, supplier diversity, and social impact-creating a strong foundation for future career growth within Procurement, Vendor Diversity, or Social Impact functions.

This role is based in Seattle, WA and operates on a hybrid work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Diversity

• 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.

• Attend outreach events across Seattle representing McKinstry with clients, partners and local community organizations.

• Organize and coordinate networking events.

• Partner with internal project teams and advocate for diverse-owned businesses.

Procurement & Purchasing Support

• 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; perform all assigned activities on a timely and accurate basis.

Project & Administrative Coordination

• 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.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• 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 offsite events; must have reliable transportation; travel expenses handled in accordance with company reimbursement policy.

PeopleFirst Benefits

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

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $45.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This is a non-exempt role and will be paid hourly. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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