Mentor

Mentors are typically supplier diversity leaders or procurement professionals from Georgia corporations. There are no specific position requirements or preferred industries for mentors. The primary requirements for mentors are a demonstrated commitment to small business development, a good ‘fit’ with a protégé by industry or specialty, and a willingness to commit to the program calendar and adhere to the program guidelines spelled out in the Memorandum of Understanding mentors must sign. Most mentors are one of the following –

• Corporate Supply chain leaders
• Supplier diversity professionals
• Commodity buyers
• GMPC alumni business owners (pending)

• Opportunity to cultivate a relationship with a high-potential supplier candidate
• Exposure to other supplier candidates also enrolled in the program
• Opportunity to nurture suppliers to fulfill unique supply chain requirements
• Brand awareness opportunities derived from program participation
• Leadership development opportunities for emerging leaders

Mentors must be fully committed to supporting the growth and development of the Protégé firm.
Mentors must –

• Attend all mandatory sessions and events on the program calendar
• Meet with the Protégé firm at least once per month
• Assist in the assessment of the Protégé firm at the onset of the program
• Monitor progress and support the achievement of the agreed-upon goals
• Be willing to provide additional resources as necessary

2021 MENTORS