Supplier Diversity Administrator

Description AEG is one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world. AEG, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Anschutz Company, owns or controls a collection of companies including facilities such as STAPLES Center (Los Angeles, CA), Prudential Center (Newark, NJ), Sprint Center (Kansas City, MO), The Rose Garden (Portland, OR), WaMu Theatre (Seattle, WA), XL Center (Hartford, CT), El Rey Theatre (Hollywood, CA), Colosseum at Caesars Palace (Las Vegas, NV), Target Center (Minneapolis, MN), Rentschler Field (Hartford, CT), Nokia Theatre Times Square, Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie, Acer Arena (Sydney, AU), Color Line Arena (Hamburg) and The O2, a 28-acre development located in the eastern part of London along the Thames River which includes a 20,000-seat arena and over 650,000 sf of leisure and entertainment use; sports franchises including the Los Angeles Kings (NHL), Los Angeles Riptide (MLL), Manchester Monarchs (AHL), Reading Royals (ECHL), Houston Dynamo and Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS), two hockey franchises operated in Europe, the Hammarby (Sweden) Futbol Club and management of privately held shares of the Los Angeles Lakers; AEG Facilities, a stand-alone affiliate that operates or consults with more than 60 of the industries preeminent venues worldwide; AEG Marketing, a sponsorship, sales and consulting company; AEG Merchandising, a multi-faceted merchandising company; and AEG Creative, a full-service marketing and advertising agency.

Responsible for the administration, reporting, and processes related to the implementation and development of AEG�s supplier diversity program. This is a hands-on role which requires the incumbent to possess a combination of passion in supporting and developing minority businesses and a willingness to execute the details.

Essential Job Functions: The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
� Assist in the design, development, and implementation of AEG's Supplier Diversity Program.
� Create and administer detailed reports and analyses in support of supplier diversity strategies.
� Administer AEG�s Supplier Portal daily in support of all minority businesses.
� Monitor AEG/partner diversity performance and assess and identify enhancements.
� Actively forge and develop effective working relationships internally and externally.
� Provide resources and support for MBE/WBE/DBE/DVBE firms related to the certification process and AEG purchasing practices
� Attend on behalf of AEG and participate in business organizations such as the Latin Business Association, Asian Business Association, GLAAACC, MBOC, SCMBDC, and NAWBO, etc. as needed.
� Coordinate events, conferences, and other programs that support AEG Supplier Diversity Initiatives

Non-essential Job Functions: In addition to performing the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by Supervisor.
� Maintain requirements, documentation and standard operating procedures around supplier diversity processes and reports
� Assist with planning and execution of system improvements
� Excellent written & verbal communication skills
� A strong passion for supplier diversity and development of program
� Must possess computers skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Education:
Bachelors - Major: Business

Experience:
� Minimum 1 to 3 years supplier diversity experience and working knowledge of small business community.
� Prefer experience in national supplier diversity programs and development of minority businesses.

Requirements Anschutz Entertainment Group, Inc. (�AEG�) is a subsidiary of The Anschutz Company and one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world. AEG owns a collection of companies including multi-use facilities such as STAPLES Center and Home Depot Center in Southern California, several sports franchises including the Los Angeles Kings (NHL) and Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) and AEG LIVE, one of the world's leading concert promotions and touring companies. AEG is also currently overseeing the development of L.A. LIVE, 4 million sq. ft. downtown L.A. sports, residential and entertainment district.