Senior Purchasing Manager

Senior Purchasing Manager

Job Category: Contracts

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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CACI is seeking a highly motived Senior Buyer and manager who will perform high level procurement management support to the C5ISR Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Responsibilities:
• Lead, inspire, and empower the procurement team to build morale, recognize achievements, and foster a culture of appreciation and motivation.
• Enhance relationships with internal and external stakeholders, establishing trust and demonstrating the company's ability to make efficient, high-quality material purchases.
• Develop and execute a strategic vision for procurement that aligns with company objectives, while ensuring transparent communication and collaboration with all stakeholders.
• Collaborates with internal teams to anticipate and fulfill procurement needs, managing resources effectively and empowering the team to take proactive measures.
• Streamline and optimize procurement processes by implementing best practices and continuous improvement strategies, ensuring timely delivery and compliance.
• Act as a primary problem-solver for complex procurement issues, setting an example of effective decision-making and proactive solutions.
• Receives and reviews purchase requests, gathers and evaluates quotes, and seeks necessary approvals while guiding team members through complex procurement processes.
• Drives a culture of accountability, integrity, and innovation within the procurement team.
 

Qualifications:

Required:
• Active Secret Clearance with eligibility to upgrade to a TS/SCI
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with at least 5 years of experience, or 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Proven leadership skills, including team management, mentorship, and guiding others through collaborative and complex projects.
• Deep understanding of federal procurement regulations and requirements, including FAR/DFARS, and the ability to ensure compliance while training others.
• Analytical mindset to evaluate supplier performance, costs, and risks, using data to inform strategic decisions and mentor team members in developing these skills.
• Proven track record of process improvement and the ability to enhance stakeholder confidence through transparent, efficient, and effective procurement strategies.
• Expert negotiation and relationship management skills to maintain strong supplier and stakeholder partnerships.
• Ability to make independent, strategic decisions and effectively manage high-pressure situations while guiding and mentoring the team.
• Demonstrated forward-thinking approach to anticipate and mitigate procurement delays, modeling proactive behavior for the team.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills to manage multiple priorities and provide clear, concise updates to all involved parties.
Desired:
• Experience with submitting IT hardware and software through Army & DoD approval processes, to include the Army Chief Information Officer (CIO) / G-6 portal.
• Experience purchasing IT items via the Computer Hardware Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) process.
• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Army (DA) receiving procedures and forms, to include DD 1149’s, DA 3161’s, and DA 2062’s.
• CACI Procure to Pay (P2P) purchasing tool experience.
 

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

 

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

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