Overview
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most recognizable mission critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company's capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and employs more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.
Why join M.C. Dean? Our people are inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Purchasing Agent supporting MC Dean's growing businesses, your role will include :
- Functioning as a key liaison between the Procurement team and internal stakeholders including MC Dean's Executive Team, Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing.
- Working closely with the core Program / Project teams to manage high visibility and high value programs, applying program / project management skills to assure the timely and efficient execution of MC Dean's portfolio of projects.
Your responsibilities will include :
Procurement planning during the bidding phaseUnderstanding contract specifications and bills of materialSourcing, identifying, and prequalifying vendors; developing comprehensive RFPsAnalyzing multiple quotes (scope leveling); maintaining Vendor Matrix and working with project and engineering teams to confirm completeness of scope of service and supplyNegotiating and finalizing agreementsDeveloping the Procurement PlanPost-award, managing plan implementationPost-award procurement planning and implementation on major projects and programsTransferring bid phase documents and knowledge to the project teamEngaging with the project team on procurement planning & implementationCapturing and communicating market intelligence across projects & programsReading, understanding, and interpreting contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedulesTraveling to project sites, manufacturers, and vendors as neededQualifications
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skillsBachelor's degree plus 7+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and / or experienceRelevant Purchasing experience sourcing, negotiating contracts with Original Equipment Manufacturers, construction / specialty trade subcontractors and fabricatorsProven written and verbal communication abilitiesProficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint and Microsoft ExcelFamiliarity with accounting principlesWe offer an excellent benefits package including :
A competitive salaryMedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurancePaid time offTuition reimbursement401k Retirement PlanMilitary Reserve pay offsetPaid maternity leaveAbilities
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of timeSitting for extended periods of timeReach by extending hands or arms in any directionFinger dexterity to manipulate objects (e.g., keyboard)Listen to and understand information presented through spoken wordsCommunicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understandRead and understand information presented in writingApply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answersIdentify and understand the speech of another personJ-18808-Ljbffr