Procurement Lead, SME

The Opportunity: 

CACI is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead, SME to support logistics operations across the Indo-Pacific. The Procurement Lead, SME serves as CACI's senior procurement professional responsible for leading strategic sourcing, acquisition planning, vendor management, and purchasing activities that enable logistics, mission support, facilities, and operational requirements. Reporting directly to the Program Manager, this position provides subject matter expertise to ensure procurement activities are executed efficiently, comply with contractual and regulatory requirements, and support mission success across distributed operating locations. 

The Procurement Lead, SME works closely with Government stakeholders, program leadership, logistics personnel, finance teams, subcontractors, vendors, and mission partners to synchronize procurement strategies, manage supplier performance, and ensure timely acquisition of critical goods and services. This position supports operational readiness by optimizing procurement processes, mitigating supply chain risks, and fostering continuous improvement across the acquisition lifecycle. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead procurement and purchasing activities supporting logistics, facilities, mission support, and operational requirements. 

• Develop acquisition strategies and procurement plans aligned with program objectives and contractual requirements. 

• Manage vendor identification, source selection, negotiations, and supplier relationships. 

• Coordinate procurement activities across geographically dispersed operational locations. 

• Ensure purchasing activities comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), company policies, and contractual requirements. 

• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and quality to ensure mission requirements are achieved. 

• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain supply continuity. 

• Coordinate with logistics, finance, legal, and program management personnel to resolve procurement issues. 

• Support subcontract management and vendor integration activities. 

• Analyze procurement metrics, spending trends, and supplier performance to improve operational efficiency. 

• Prepare procurement reports, executive briefings, and acquisition status updates for program leadership. 

• Support contingency procurement and rapid acquisition requirements during emergent operations. 

• Mentor procurement personnel and promote standardized acquisition best practices across the program. 

• Evaluate market trends and emerging suppliers to improve sourcing strategies and mission support capabilities. 

• Foster continuous improvement through procurement optimization, supplier engagement, and process innovation. 

Qualifications: 

Required:  

• Minimum 15 years of experience supporting procurement, purchasing, acquisition, supply chain management, or contract administration for Government or Department of Defense programs. 

• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Joint, Combatant Command, Service Component, or Special Operations organizations. 

• Experience leading complex procurement efforts, supplier management, strategic sourcing, and acquisition planning supporting mission-critical operations. 

• Demonstrated ability to brief senior Government and program leadership on procurement strategies, acquisition performance, and supply chain risks. 

Desired 

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Acquisition Management, Logistics, or a related field. 

• Experience supporting contingency contracting, operational procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, and global supply chain operations in geographically dispersed environments. 

• Experience utilizing SAP, Oracle, Deltek Costpoint, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft 365, Power BI, or other enterprise procurement and purchasing systems. 

• Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), DAWIA/Back-to-Basics Acquisition certifications, or equivalent procurement certifications are preferred.