Teresa Lefevre

Vice President, Supplier Diversity Manager @Comerica Bank

Auburn Hills, MI, US

Lead the Supplier Diversity program, set strategy, track results, increase awareness, promote recognition for results• Communicate program’s goals and initiatives as well as performance metrics both internally and externally and train colleagues on the importance of supplier diversity• Develop and implement professional/business development opportunities for diverse suppliers• Serve as resident expert on supplier diversity matters, regulations, reporting requirements, demographic trends and business case• Lead the Supplier Diversity Advisory Committee, an internal committee consisting of upper-level management representatives from all relevant business units around the Bank• Research, review and refer capable diversity suppliers to achieve inclusion goals• Represent Comerica with diversity advocacy organizations (National Minority Supplier Development Council and regional councils, Women’s Business Enterprise National Council and regional councils, Regional Community Development councils and Chambers of Commerce, etc.) through board membership, committee service, and sponsorship• Increase impact of Comerica’s Supplier Diversity Program through leading tier 2 efforts with suppliers• Lead Comerica’s Sustainability efforts for procurement – manage supplier sustainability surveys, monitor sustainability of commodities purchased (paper, furniture, transportation, computers and peripherals, etc.), ensure timely and accurate reporting on sustainability activities and performance

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General