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MANAGER, PROCUREMENT - GOVERNMENT SUBCONTRACTING

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SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

This position will be responsible for oversight and facilitation of Sallie Mae’s federal subcontracting activities, ensuring that proper due diligence / review is conducted for all government subcontracts, and monitoring and promoting the use of diversity / small business concerns (SB) as suppliers / subcontractors to Sallie Mae.

Facilitate Sallie Mae’s federal subcontract sourcing and contract development process

• Ensure that all sourcing activities (RFIs, RFPs, etc.) supporting federal contracts contain the appropriate federal clauses and requirements per the prime contract.
• Determine debarment status for any potential government subcontractors.
• Ensure that diversity / SB suppliers are included on bidder’s lists for applicable sourcing activities.
• Ensure that sourcing packages are designed to permit the maximum possible participation of diversity / SB concerns.
• Assist Sallie Mae legal in incorporating the appropriate flowdown requirements and FAR clauses in federal subcontracts.
• Support subcontract negotiations as appropriate and needed.
   

Lead Sallie Mae’s diversity / SB supplier program

• Develop strategy and implement a plan for engaging / utilizing diversity / SB suppliers.
• Track & report diversity / SB supplier usage both internally and to government agencies.             
• Promote use of diversity / SB suppliers / subcontractors to business area management and executive management.
• Maintain pool of diversity / SB suppliers. 
• Conduct diversity / SB supplier outreach by counseling / communicating regularly with diversity / SB concerns.

Manage Sallie Mae’s small business (SB) subcontracting plan

• Monitor Sallie Mae’s performance against the subcontracting plan. 
• Develop and implement recommendations for adjustments needed to achieve the subcontracting plan goals.
• Coordinate Sallie Mae’s activities during compliance reviews by Federal agencies.

        Act as a key advisor on federal subcontracting to the business areas

·         Assist Sallie Mae business area leaders in establishing federal subcontract determination criteria

·         Provide interpretation and leadership to ensure good business practices consistent with federal and Sallie Mae policies and procedures.

·         Ensure appropriate review and involvement for government subcontracting and vendor on-boarding by all necessary business areas.

§  Advise / provide recommendations to management for potential improvements to Sallie Mae’s federal subcontracting process. 

Other / Miscellaneous

• Remain knowledgeable of all flowdown requirements and FAR clauses specified in any prime contracts Sallie Mae has with the federal government.
• Lead and / or participate in subcontract disputes, claim resolutions and outside audits.
• Prepare federal subcontract summaries, and provide management with complete, current and accurate data by reporting progress on subcontract contract activity, together with recommendations for management action/decision.
• Capture / track subcontractor information as required by the federal government, including the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 7+ years of experience in procurement / purchasing and / or supplier contract administration for a government contractor.
• Strong understanding of sourcing and supplier management methods and principles.
• Contract review / interpretation and administration.
• Familiarity with / understanding of supplier diversity leading practices.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem solving and decision making capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills.
• Organize and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with technology tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Familiarity with FAR and government subcontract management is very desirable.
• Prior experience as a federal contracting office is very desirable.
• Familiarity with ESRS and iSRS is helpful.
• Project management. 

For consideration, please visit our web site at www.salliemae.com or click on the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to apply for Mgr, Government Subcontracting and Supplier Diversity , Requisition number 1840 .

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.   SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.  Sallie Mae is a federal government contractor. Should this position support a government contract, now or in the future, the successful candidate will be subject to a background check conducted by the U.S. Government to determine eligibility and suitability for federal contract employment for public trust or sensitive positions.

Sallie Mae is a drug free workplace.