Diversity Programs & Supplier Relations Lead

Ferguson; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferguson is hiring a Business Diversity Program Manager in Newport News, VA, a hybrid role with three days in office and two remote. The role leads the Distributor Alliance Program nationally, reviews RFP opportunities for small business and government work, and manages training, certifications, and invoicing for branch sales.

It also drives Supplier Diversity initiatives and data reporting across the network.

Qualifications

• 5+ years bachelor’s degree in business administration, public sector small business programs or contract management experience/work preferred.
• Strong public speaking, written communication, and delivery training skills.
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and trilogy
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead as the sales liaison and subject matter expert to drive program expansion and sales opportunities for branch customer groups nationally.
• Lead review of small business federal, state, and local governments RFPs for new business opportunities for branch customer groups nationally.
• Manage annual Distributor Alliance Program mandatory training for branch sales and credit department for compliance oversight.
• Provide guidance and mentorship on the program as a subject matter expert.
• Manage Distributor Alliance Program partners annual requalification letters, monthly spreadsheet, and certifications for Distributor Alliance Program partners.
• Manage annual company representations and certifications to prevent misrepresentations and compliance lapses.
• Manage federal online invoices for branch sales/credit (GSA, IPP, WAWF) to ensure timely payments to branch sales nationally.
• Manage Supplier Diversity outreach events and collaborate with Supplier Diversity third party partners as the primary liaison to collaborate with Supplier Diversity third party partner organizations to identify high-potential small, minority, women businesses for supply chain opportunities.
• Manage Tier 1 and Tier 2 and spend data, maintaining accurate vendor profiles in the company supplier management portal and developing reports for branch sales, and external customers.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Delivery training

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Trilogy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Trilogy

Job description

Ferguson is hiring a Business Diversity Program Manager in Newport News, VA, a hybrid role with three days in office and two remote. The role leads the Distributor Alliance Program nationally, reviews RFP opportunities for small business and government work, and manages training, certifications, and invoicing for branch sales.

It also drives Supplier Diversity initiatives and data reporting across the network.