Category & Commodity Manager

SA Photonics, a CACI Company; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic-focused Category & Commodity Manager to drive procurement solutions. This role involves developing and implementing category strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, and managing procurement processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation and analytical skills, along with a solid understanding of government contracts. Join a company that values integrity and innovation, offering a flexible environment for career advancement and personal growth. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical national missions while enhancing your professional journey.

Benefits

Healthcare

Wellness Programs

Retirement Plans

Education Support

Flexible Work Environment

Time Off

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in procurement and category management.
• Proven ability to drive savings and manage market analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to maximize value.
• Lead sourcing initiatives and negotiate contracts with suppliers.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Market Analysis

Project Management

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Spend Analysis Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Job Category: Contracts
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US

The Opportunity

Are you looking for an opportunity to drive strategic procurement solutions within a company? CACI’s Category Management Team is seeking a strategic-focused procurement professional to execute, implement, and manage CACI’s Category and Commodity Enterprise Agreements.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Category & Commodity Manager to join CACI’s team. The successful candidate will develop and implement category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and optimize procurement processes for assigned categories and commodities.

This role requires a highly experienced strategic procurement professional capable of analyzing industry trends, developing category strategies, managing pricing, and fostering supplier relationships. You will partner with leadership and stakeholders to execute and manage Enterprise-Wide Agreements, drive cost savings, and reduce risks through negotiation and operational improvements. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation, analytical skills, government contract knowledge, and project management skills. A self-starter with a warrant in compliance with CACI policies is required.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute category strategies to maximize value and minimize risk
2. Lead sourcing initiatives and negotiate contracts with suppliers
3. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies
4. Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
5. Stay current with industry trends and emerging procurement technologies
6. Manage NDAs, Reseller, and Partner Agreements
7. Oversee RFI, RFP, RFQ processes ensuring all terms are documented
8. Lead vendor selection with internal stakeholders
9. Analyze software licensing models and service levels
10. Develop KPIs for vendors and negotiate long-term contracts for cost reduction and service improvement
11. Monitor market conditions and supply/demand challenges
12. Manage vendor relationships and performance issues
13. Collaborate with leadership, architects, engineers, and other teams
14. Position located onsite in OKC, Oklahoma

Qualifications

Required:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years experience in procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiation
• Proven ability to drive savings and manage market analysis
• Strong analytical skills, experience with spend analysis tools and Excel
• Experience executing RFPs and managing enterprise software and SaaS agreements (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, etc.)
• Excellent contract negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

What You Can Expect

At CACI, we foster a culture of integrity, trust, and continuous growth. We value character and innovation, and provide a flexible environment with opportunities for learning and career advancement. Join us to contribute to critical national missions and grow your potential.

We offer competitive salary and benefits, including healthcare, wellness, retirement, family support, education, and time off. The proposed salary range for this position is $42,400 - $86,900.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.