Senior Procurement Specialist

CACI; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to support the delivery of high-performance RF hardware, firmware, and software products for national security missions. You will source, negotiate, award, document, and manage the complete procurement cycle for material and services, including fabricated items built to print per a Technical Data Package.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement/subcontract administration, DoD procurement experience, and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement/buying/subcontract administration experience.
• DoD procurement experience with FAR/DFARS knowledge.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develops and issues RFQs / RFPs.
• Analyzes supplier quotes using source selection techniques and cost analyses.
• Establishes supplier negotiation objectives/strategies and leads negotiations.
• Conducts formal negotiations to contractual requirements.
• Prepares FAR/DFARS compliant Purchase Orders.
• Places Purchase Orders of medium to high complexity.
• Identifies supplier risks and opportunities.
• Participates in supplier management activities and supplier visits as required.
• Maintains order and supplier delivery status.

Skills

Procurement & Subcontracting

Negotiation skills

DoD FAR/DFARS knowledge

MS Office

Supplier management

Communication & interpersonal

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

The Opportunity:

CACI is currently looking for a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic, cross-functional, and geographically distributed team in Melbourne, FL. In this role you will play a key part in supporting the delivery of high-performance RF hardware, firmware, and software products, and innovative, practical, multi-function RF systems solutions that address emerging missions of national importance for customers across the Department of Defense.

This position is primarily responsible for sourcing, negotiating, awarding, documenting, and managing the procurement cycle for both material and services-based requirements including fabricated / machined items that are built-to-print or specification defined in a Technical Data Package (TDP). In this role, the individual will be responsible for placing requirements on Purchase Orders (PO) then managing the supplier and the PO through to delivery and PO closeout after final payment is completed.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and issues RFQs / RFPs.
• Analyzes supplier quotes/proposals, uses source selection techniques (e.g., competition, lowest price technically acceptable, best value, etc.), and performs cost or price analyses as appropriate.
• Establishes supplier negotiation objectives/strategies and leads negotiations.
• Conducts formal negotiations (price, schedule, and supplier exceptions) to contractual requirements.
• Assesses and negotiates exceptions to terms and conditions, Teaming Agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements.
• Prepares FAR/DFARS compliant Purchase Orders while adhering to CACI's CPSR file documentation requirements.
• Places Purchase Orders of medium to high complexity.
• Identifies supplier risks and opportunities.
• Multi-tasks and performs in a dynamic, fast paced, changing environment.
• Participates in and drives supplier management activities.
• Makes supplier visits as required to ensure support of program and customer requirements and schedules.
• Leads supplier meetings and provides status to internal stakeholders.
• Performs due diligence of suppliers prior to and post PO award.
• Maintains and provides order and supplier delivery status.

Qualifications:

Required:

• US citizenship status is required.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years' relevant experience in procurement/buying/Subcontract Administration role.
• DoD procurement experience and working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS).
• Proficient with using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Desired:

• Experience using Deltek Costpoint (Procurement Functions).
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 6+ years' purchasing/subcontracting in a CPSR environment.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Prior purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills: ability to lead formal negotiations and teleconferences (price, schedule, and supplier exceptions to contractual flow down requirements).
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal customers, all levels of management, and to suppliers.
• Excellent time management skills: the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet team performance cadence (PR/PO updates; PR cycle time, on-time-delivery, and other company metrics).

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 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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$58,500 - $122,800

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.