Procurement Specialist

CACI; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Procurement Specialist for our Rochester, NY facility to manage purchasing, supplier relationships, and strategic sourcing. You will collaborate with internal teams to anticipate procurement needs, review requests, gather quotes, and drive negotiations to achieve favorable terms and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes compliance, data-driven decision making, and process optimization, with travel up to 10% within the Continental US.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Analytical mindset to evaluate supplier performance, costs, and risks using data to inform decisions.
• Ability to make independent, strategic decisions under pressure and manage high-priority procurement timelines.
• Competence with data analysis and use of MS tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with internal teams to anticipate and fulfill procurement needs.
• Receives and reviews purchase requests, gathers quotes, and seeks approvals.
• Conducts supplier negotiations to optimize pricing, terms, and delivery performance.
• Prepares procurement reports for management briefings.
• Streamlines procurement processes by implementing best practices and continuous improvement.
• Maintains procurement records in the system of record (costs, items, delivery).
• Acts as a primary problem-solver for complex procurement issues and proactive solutions.
• Ensures compliance with company, government, and customer requirements via documentation and audits.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strategic decision making

Communication skills

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Infor ERP

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Job Category: Logistics

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

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing, supplier relationships, and strategic sourcing at our Rochester, NY facility.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with internal teams to anticipate and fulfill procurement needs.
• Receives and reviews purchase requests, gathers and evaluates quotes, and seeks necessary approvals.
• Conduct supplier negotiations to secure optimal pricing, terms, and delivery performance.
• Prepare procurement reports for management briefing.
• Streamline and optimize procurement processes by implementing best practices and continuous improvement strategies, ensuring timely delivery and compliance.
• Maintains procurement records in system of record, such as items or services purchased, costs, and delivery.
• Act as a primary problem-solver for complex procurement issues, setting an example of effective decision-making and proactive solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company, government, and customer requirements by maintaining documentation, supporting audits, and following regulated procurement processes.
• Drives a culture of accountability, integrity, and innovation within the procurement team.

Qualifications:

Required:

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Analytical mindset to evaluate supplier performance, costs, and risks, using data to inform strategic decisions and mentor team members in developing these skills.
• Ability to make independent, strategic decisions and effectively manage high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrated a forward-thinking approach to anticipate and mitigate procurement delays, modeling proactive behavior.
• Experienced with selecting, ordering, and authorizing payment for material.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills to manage multiple priorities and provide clear, concise updates to all involved parties.
• Competency with data analysis, use of MS tools.

Desired:

• Experience with InFor ERP system or similar.

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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.

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 allow the choose both profile you; it may be instrument. w (maybe). We'll ignore mis typed. Our employees value flexibility. 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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$43,500-$86,900

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