Senior Procurement Agent 3 - Annapolis Junction, MD
M.C. Dean, Inc. · Annapolis, MD · 7 mo ago
On-sitePurchasingFull-time
Responsibilities
- 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 phase
- Understanding contract specifications and bills of material
- Sourcing, identifying, and prequalifying vendors
- Developing comprehensive RFP’s
- Analyzing multiple quotes (scope leveling)
- Vendor Matrix ; working with project and engineering team to confirm completeness of scope of service and supply
- Negotiating and finalizing agreements
- Developing the Procurement Plan
- Post award, managing plan implementation
- Post award procurement planning and implementation on major projects and programs
- Transferring bid phase documents and knowledge to the project team
- Engaging with the project team on procurement planning & implementation
- Capturing and communicating market intelligence across projects & programs
- Understanding, 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 products opportunities (Material cost/Labor savings)
- Evolving contract compliance requirements
- Reading, understanding, and interpreting contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules
- Traveling to project sites, manufacturers, and vendor as needed
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
- Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
- Relevant Purchasing experience sourcing, negotiating contracts with Original Equipment Manufacturers, construction /specialty trade subcontractors and fabricators
- Proven written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint and Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with accounting principles