Franchise Business Consultant jobs in South Bend, IN

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Small Business and Diverse Supplier Lead Consultant.

Applications will be accepted until 6/16/2023.

Our Procurement Services team directly impacts Notre Dame's mission to change the world by helping our campus partners achieve their goals and steward their resources. In this newly-created role, you will expand the reach of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts by building relationships with minority-owned small business suppliers in our local area: by buying from these sources, we seek to bolster our own community through business - and change the world right here at home.
Excited? Us, too! Here's what we're looking for you to accomplish in the first three years of the role:

We want you to love this job! And be successful, of course. So, here are some of the key things we think will be important to bring to this new role:
Fearlessness: ready to jump in, talk to everyone, learn everything, ask questions, make mistakes, try new things, have challenging conversations, and jump in again - always moving forward for the benefit of everyone. No two days will be the same!
Commitment: understand and believe in how this work will positively impact Notre Dame and the community we live in, and be able to get others excited about it, too: even when faced with challenges.
Relationship Building: meet new people; build trust and relationships with internal campus partners, regional groups, and especially underrepresented suppliers who might be a great vendor match for Notre Dame. Make people feel welcome and valued.
Great communication: clear, consistent, and timely communications; find ways to share resources and best practices that lead to success; create new events like supplier showcases and recognition awards (See "try new things" above! - and don't worry, you'll have help with any events you create); listen carefully to understand, and make sure all are heard.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to learn more about you - please apply! We know this is a bit of a hybrid role with elements of business development, procurement and DEI work - we can teach or train some of it, so if you don't meet every single one of the requirements below, but meet all of those key things we just listed above - please apply anyway! What's in it for you? Besides our outstanding benefits and working on our beautiful campus? Well, you'll work with a dynamic team that encourages independent work, giving you the empowerment to make decisions that are driven by the mission of the University. And they're amazing people, too! You'll be encouraged to try new things, think about creative solutions, ask really good questions, and learn: with opportunities for career development all along the way. And most importantly: your role will make a direct, positive impact on the University AND the regional community we all share.




Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• 1 to 2 years professional experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Great planning and analytical skills
• Experience managing clients, constituents, or portfolios: coordinating multiple projects or deadlines with multiple stakeholders, timelines, and objectives
• Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
• Experience with & comfortable using Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
• Commitment to the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to ensure all feel welcome and included by Notre Dame
  

Preferred Qualifications:
These are not required; having one or more of these qualifications may increase your chances of being seen as a Top Candidate, but please still apply if you havent learned these skills yet:

• Business development experience
• Experience partnering with Senior Leader
• Some knowledge of purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship experience
• Exposure to e-procurement and e-sourcing systems would be great .
• Appropriate industry knowledge in the assigned commodity area

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S231035. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.




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