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.
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).