Overview
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.
Responsibilities
Procurement planning during the bidding phaseUnderstanding contract specifications and bills of materialsSourcing, identifying, and prequalifying vendors; developing comprehensive RFPsAnalyzing multiple quotes (scope leveling) and maintaining a Vendor Matrix; working with project and engineering teams to confirm completeness of scope of service and supplyNegotiating and finalizing agreementsDeveloping the Procurement PlanPost-award planning and 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 and implementationCapturing and communicating market intelligence across projects and programsUnderstanding, evaluating, and incorporating current market conditions into procurement plans, including but not limited to pricing trends, lead times and logistical requirements, best value opportunities, alternative product opportunities, and evolving contract compliance requirementsReading, understanding, and interpreting contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedulesTraveling to project sites, manufacturers, and vendors as neededRequired Qualifications
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skillsBachelor's degree plus 9 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and / or experienceU.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance with the federal governmentRelevant 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 principlesAbilities
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., using a keyboard)Listen to and understand information presented through spoken wordsCommunicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understandRead and understand information and ideas presented in writingApply general rules to specific problems to produce reasonable answersIdentify and understand the speech of another personJob Details
Seniority level Not ApplicableEmployment type Full-timeJob function Purchasing and Supply ChainIndustries Design ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at M.C. Dean, Inc. by 2x
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