Business Diversity Program Manager

Job Posting

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers' complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other.

Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations.

Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

About the role

The Business Diversity Program Manager will lead the program operations for the Distributor Alliance and Supplier Diversity programs, responsible for expanding branch sales opportunities and managing overall program compliance. This position will play a vital role in connecting small, minority, and veteran-owned businesses with potential supply chain opportunities with the company!

Location

This is a Hybrid role based out of Newport News, VA HQ, in accordance with the Ferguson Flex schedule; 3 days office / 2 days remote.

Key Responsibilities

Distributor Alliance Program

• 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 Request for Proposals (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.

Supplier Diversity

• 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.

Preferred Education & Experience

• 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.

Additional information

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates.

Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

• Pay Range:
• $5,125.00 - $8,200.00
• Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.
• This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.
• Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.
• The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information