Wendy Mann-Flores

• Hired to build out and expand nascent supplier diversity program
• Over the past year and a half, several strategies and best practices have been integrated and executed into the procurement process
• Increased year over year percentage of diverse spend by 2.1% due to implementing Tier 2 reporting expectations
• Launched communication plan to internal stakeholders- Presented Supplier Diversity Strategy at Quarterly Business Review Meetings with each line of business
• Process strategy integration- RFP template and scorecard updated with robust DEI/CSR language, front office process established for sourcing managers to include diverse suppliers in every event, Procurement documents updated with DEI/CSR language
• Collaborate with Data Analytics team to format and report diverse spend
• Tier 2 capture program rolled out setting expectations of prime suppliers to report any diverse subcontracting on a quarterly basis
• Facilitated diversity survey that was sent to all suppliers to get a pulse on their DEI initiatives
• Engagement with regional diversity councils as corporate partners for the first time in bank’s history
• Created formal mission statement around supplier diversity
• Revamped content on supplier diversity web page on company’s external facing website
• Participate in diverse supplier networking events to meet new diverse suppliers and network with other corporate members
• Established diversity spend goals for first time in bank’s history
• Mentorship of small diverse businesses in developmental stages
• Panelist for several diverse business panels
• Part of transitional team during M&A

• Supported Diverse Business Empowerment Initiatives Enterprise-Wide
• In this hybrid role, I worked closely with senior management to implement strategies, initiatives and manage projects at each of the nine business units of the company
• Focused on data management and curation for tracking and reporting purposes
• Led meetings and prepared presentation materials to showcase diverse spend trends and highlights to executive leadership team
• Regulatory report preparation- worked closely with legal and the regulatory team to prepare comprehensive reports for yearly submission
• Facilitated virtual matchmaking sessions with prospective diverse suppliers
• Oversaw preparation of GSA reports to the US Government
• Attended events facilitated by diverse supplier advocacy organizations, i.e. NGLCC, WBENC, NMSDC
• Managed diverse supplier development programs and networking events for all business units
• Worked with suppliers to report Exelon T2 spend into online company portal
• Annual report lead- I worked closely with communication firm overseeing supplier diversity annual report preparation including providing data, graphs, and information specific to each business unit
• Served as an advocate and liaison for up and coming diverse suppliers
• Oversaw preparation of supplier diversity materials for board of directors’ meetings
• Supported senior leadership with various projects including quarterly management updates

• Managed Supplier Diversity programs for 2 east coast-based utilities
• After Exelon PHI Merger in 2016, implemented strategies and best practices to help significantly increase diverse spend for both utilities
• Created and facilitated supplier development programs for local, diverse suppliers to help educate and provide them with resources needed to grow and become viable subcontractors and primes on our systems and build a pipeline of sustainable diverse businesses.
• Created opportunities for non-diverse suppliers to meet and collaborate with local diverse suppliers for subcontracting opportunities
• Attended networking events to establish relationships with new diverse suppliers
• Supported sourcing group with bid process to research diversity certification, suggest diverse suppliers, and advocate for diverse partners
• Worked closely with data management team to track diverse spend, and established goals for each utility
• Supported regional partner organizations through board participation and committee participation
• Used clear and deliberate communication to promote internal and external stakeholder engagement that contributed to increase in diverse spending
• Promoted supplier diversity throughout entire corporation as part of the Exelon Diverse Business Empowerment team
• Preparation of annual Supplier Diversity regulatory reports for respective state utility boards
• Regular reporting of supplier diversity progress to senior level leadership
• Part of Exelon's Diverse Business Empowerment Team that earned Billion Dollar Roundtable Status in 2016 and continues to retain this honor year over year as first utility and energy company to do so
• Served on industry focused panels and share best practices about Supplier Diversity
• Planned and executed diverse supplier networking events
• Served on the board of the NJ Supplier Diversity Development Council and WBEC of Philadelphia

• Supported Exelon's Chicago Utility Commonwealth Edison
• Led and contribute towards business initiatives and projects such as inventory optimization, vendor performance, and supply chain efficiency
• Experienced in emergency response and expediting material or services during emergent situations
• Responsible for managing the T&S Relay material through fact finding meetings with internal customers, and executing and negotiating orders with manufacturers and vendors
• Led a team of 10 procurement specialists focusing on negotiating and executing contracts
• Managed and grew vendor/customer relationships which were critical to effectively executing the entire procurement process
• Supported supplier diversity efforts; attended events to vet potential suppliers, support participation in RFQ’s
• Administered the purchasing process by processing requisitions and executing purchase orders- this included reviewing material requirements and analyzing data to plan and forecast
• Expedited orders/material as needed.
• Managed, monitored and controlled open purchase orders to ensure uninterrupted flow of material.
• Responsible for selection of suppliers, bid requests, quotation evaluations, final supplier selection, and negotiate commercial terms and pricing as a member of multi-disciplined procurement teams
• Actively participated in change management, commodity strategy and procurement teams representing material availability to ensure compliance to Supply Chain Management operational goals
• Worked closely with project management team to forecast upcoming projects and position supply effectively to accommodate the upcoming demand for material for these projects
• Dealt extensively with work planners, standards engineers, New Business, C&M, and supervisors on various levels to ensure material availability
• Interacted with ComEd and Exelon senior level management with regard to representing the supply organization in various situations
• Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs
• Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery
• Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures
• Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk
• Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external stakeholders

• Dean's List 2012-2016
• Relevant Coursework: Attended the United Nations International Corporations class at DePaul in spring 2013; this class was facilitated by Pakistani Ambassador Kamal from the UN. In depth discussions about corporate responsibility and sustainability in the global arena.
• 3.945 GPA
• Study Abroad: Independent Study- Backpacked alone through northern Spain and explored 6 cities. Kept a Blog and submitted a 30 page document on the culture of northern Spain.