Supplier Diversity Compliance Agent

Company Goals
1. Increase Procurement from Diverse Suppliers: 
   - The company aims to allocate at least 25% of its procurement budget to diverse suppliers, including minority-owned, woman-owned, veteran-owned, and LGBTQ-owned businesses.
2. Support Small and Local Businesses: 
   - Promote partnerships with small and local businesses to boost economic growth and support community development.
3. Foster Long-term Relationships:
   - Establish long-term partnerships with diverse suppliers to encourage mutual growth and innovation.
4. Enhance Supplier Diversity Metrics:
   - Regularly monitor and track procurement from diverse suppliers to ensure alignment with company diversity objectives.

Government Regulations
1. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Requirements:
   - The government mandates that a certain percentage of procurement spend is allocated to certified minority-owned businesses.
2. Small Business Act:
   - Encourages large businesses to work with small and diverse suppliers, ensuring fair and equitable access to government contracts.
3. Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Programs:
   - Companies are required to meet specific targets for procurement from veteran-owned businesses.
4. LGBTQ Business Certification:
   - Supports the inclusion of LGBTQ-owned businesses in corporate and government supply chains to promote diversity.
5. Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program:
   - Government contracts often require a certain percentage of spending to be allocated to women-owned businesses.
6. Regular Audits and Compliance Checks:
   - Companies must conduct regular audits to ensure they are meeting diversity goals and adhering to government regulations on procurement.
By following these goals and regulations, the company ensures compliance with legal requirements while promoting a diverse and inclusive supply chain.