Category & Commodity Manager

CACI International Inc.; 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 category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation and analytical skills, along with a passion for category management. Join a high-performing team dedicated to national security and enjoy a culture of integrity and continuous growth, with access to flexible benefits and learning resources.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Wellness programs

Retirement plans

Educational support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of procurement experience with a focus on category management.
• Proven ability to drive savings and understand market conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to maximize value.
• Lead sourcing initiatives and negotiate contracts effectively.
• Collaborate with teams to align procurement with business needs.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Spend Analysis Tools

Job description

Category & Commodity Manager

Job Details

• 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 individual should be a seasoned procurement professional with skills in analyzing industry trends, developing category strategies, managing pricing, and fostering supplier relationships.

As part of Category & Commodity Management, you will collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to lead the execution and management of enterprise-wide agreements, driving cost savings and risk reduction through negotiations and operational efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will be a passionate advocate for category management, possess strong negotiation and analytical skills, have government contract knowledge, and be capable of prioritizing and managing multiple projects effectively. A self-starter with a warrant in accordance 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 for favorable terms.
3. Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement with business needs.
4. Identify and implement cost-saving and process improvement opportunities.
5. Stay updated on industry trends and emerging procurement technologies.
6. Ensure proper positioning of NDAs, Reseller, and Partner Agreements.
7. Manage RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes, ensuring all terms are documented.
8. Lead vendor selection processes with stakeholders.
9. Analyze software licensing and service levels.
10. Develop KPIs for vendors and negotiate long-term strategic contracts.
11. Monitor market conditions and supply/demand challenges.
12. Manage vendor relationships and performance issues.
13. Work collaboratively across departments and leadership.
14. Position based onsite in OKC, Oklahoma.

Qualifications

Required:

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

What You Can Expect

We foster a culture of integrity, trust, and continuous growth. At CACI, you'll be part of a high-performing team dedicated to national security, with access to flexible benefits, learning resources, and a supportive environment.

Learn more about CACI here.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $42,400 - $86,900, influenced by location, experience, skills, and education. We offer comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, retirement, and educational support. Learn more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.