Commodity Manager

Job Profile:

Purchasing P3

JR Type:

Indirect

Job Category:

Contracts

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

None

Percentage of Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Type of Travel:

Continental US

Program/Opportunity Name:

Corporate Indirect

Referral Bonus Plan:

$1,000

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Job Description:

The Opportunity:
Corporate Procurement’s Category Management Team is looking for a strategic-focused professional to lead the execution, implementation, and management of CACI’s Master Purchasing Agreement Contracts.

We are seeking an experienced strategic procurement professional with the ability to analyze industry and consumer trends, develop strategies for product categories, manage product pricing, foster supplier relationships.

You will be a passionate commodity advocate within CACI, possess strong negotiation and analytical skills, together with proven government contract knowledge and experience. This position partners with vendors, as well as with internal colleagues and cross-functional leaders.
 

This is a fully remote position.
 

Responsibilities:

As a Commodity Manager you will partner with leadership and senior stakeholders to lead the execution, implementation, and management of CACI’s commodity-based Master Purchasing Agreements.

• Drive cost savings and reduce risk by working to eliminate operational inefficiencies, negotiating custom vendor-specific contracts, and becoming a trusted advisor who enables the business to succeed.
• Responsible for identifying and vetting sources, soliciting quotes for Bill of Materials, and negotiating terms and best value.
• Drive the strategic side of Commodity Management to ensure continuous process improvements.
• Manage NDAs, corporate-wide Reseller Agreements, and Partner Agreements are positioned appropriately before business is initiated.
• Owner of RFI's, RFP's and RFQ's ensuring all commercial and government terms are agreed and documented.
• Lead the vendor selection process with various internal stakeholders.
  Qualifications:
• Develop key performance measures for chosen vendors and negotiate on multiple variables to award longer-term strategic contracts that result in significant cost reduction and improved service levels.
• Address all areas of commodity management including commodity business plans, global market and pricing analysis and procurement support.
• Monitor current commodity market conditions and identify supply/demand challenges & opportunities.
• Provide guidance, support, and constructive feedback to junior team members, fostering their professional growth and helping them to develop their skills and competencies. Act as a role model and resource, ensuring they understand and adhere to best practices and company standards.
• Manage respective vendor relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution.
• Work collaboratively with Corporate and Sector Leadership, Purchasing, Subcontracts, other Category and Commodity Managers.
• Builds and maintains relationships with suppliers.

Qualifications:
Required: 

• BA/BS degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required.
• 5 years broad-based experience across supply chain, with particular focus in commodity management, purchasing, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, driven price analysis, vendor relationship management and performance management.
• Must hold a warrant in compliance with the CACI Procurement Policy and CACI’s signature authority database.
• Strong analytical skills are required with experience in spend analysis tools and performing spend analysis using Excel.
• Independently executing RFPs including business outsourcing.
• Strong contract negotiations skills.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• An understanding of Bills of Material (BOM’s).
• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter.
• The ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task is a must, together with excellent project management skills and an excellent attention to detail.

Desired:

• Experience in executing and managing product and commodity-based Master Purchasing Agreements.

Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$56,000-$117,500

Salary : $56,000 - $117,500