Senior Purchasing Manager

$61,600 - $129,300/Yr

CACI International - Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Full-time - Senior

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Purchasing Manager at CACI is responsible for leading and managing the procurement team to ensure efficient and high-quality material purchases for the C5ISR Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This role involves developing strategic procurement visions, enhancing stakeholder relationships, and streamlining procurement processes while fostering a culture of accountability and innovation within the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and empower the procurement team to build morale and foster a culture of appreciation.
• Enhance relationships with internal and external stakeholders to establish trust and demonstrate efficient purchasing capabilities.
• Develop and execute a strategic vision for procurement that aligns with company objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to anticipate and fulfill procurement needs, managing resources effectively.
• Streamline and optimize procurement processes by implementing best practices and continuous improvement strategies.
• Act as a primary problem-solver for complex procurement issues, demonstrating effective decision-making.
• Review purchase requests, gather and evaluate quotes, and guide team members through procurement processes.
• Drive a culture of accountability, integrity, and innovation within the procurement team.

Requirements

• 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 and mentorship.
• Deep understanding of federal procurement regulations and requirements, including FAR/DFARS.
• Analytical mindset to evaluate supplier performance, costs, and risks.
• Proven track record of process improvement and enhancing stakeholder confidence.
• Expert negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Ability to make independent, strategic decisions under pressure.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with submitting IT hardware and software through Army & DoD approval processes.
• 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.
• CACI Procure to Pay (P2P) purchasing tool experience.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Wellness programs
• Financial and retirement benefits
• Family support programs
• Continuing education opportunities
• Competitive compensation