M.C. Dean, Inc.
Overview
At M.C. Dean, we transform the way complex systems are designed, delivered, and sustained—enhancing client outcomes, improving lives, and changing the world for the better. We are looking for an accomplished, self-motivated, self-starter to join our great team as a
Buyer 3
who will act as a Purchasing Agent supporting MC Dean’s growing businesses. This role reports to the Vice President of Procurement to work closely with the core Program/Project teams to manage high-visibility and high-value programs.
Why join M.C. Dean? Our people are inspired by how 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.
Location: Tyson's, VA (onsite)
Work Authorization: Green Card or U.S. Citizen
Work Type: Full Time
As a Purchasing Agent supporting MC Dean’s growing businesses, your role will include:
Working closely with the core Program/Project teams to manage high-visibility and high-value programs.
Responsibilities
Procurement planning during the bidding phase
Understanding the contract specifications and estimated bills of material (B0 = budget zero)
Outline the initial Procurement Plan to include equipment, devices, subcontractors, and other procurements (example attached)
For each vendor package on the Procurement Plan, develop a comprehensive RFP or RFQ identifying all components of best value and the total cost of acquisition
For the applicable sections of a RFP see this link: What is a government RFP? - SAS GPS (sas-gps.com)
Sourcing, identifying, and prequalifying 2-3 viable vendors for each vendor procurement package
Prequalify vendors to include evaluating scope, capacity, capabilities, capital, supply chain, acceptance of MCD subcontract clauses, terms, conditions, and attachments
Track, analyze, and compare quotes; add to Quotes Matrix supported by the analysis for each vendor
Work with the project and engineering teams to confirm completeness of scope of service and supply
Negotiate and finalize agreements
Finalize pre-award Procurement Plan with reconciliation to the estimate
Post-award procurement planning and implementation on major projects and programs
Transition the bid-phase Procurement Plan with documents and knowledge to the project team in a formal hand-off that reconciles with the estimate
Maintain the Procurement Plan with a goal to place 80% of orders before the project is 20% complete
Monitor all deliveries until inspected and received
Close out Procurement Plan including any open commitments
Track and report on discrepancies and implement corrective actions
Capture and communicate market intelligence across projects and 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 and substitute products opportunities and potential material and 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 vendors as needed
Long-term Agreements
Research opportunities to consolidate and streamline product categories
Prioritize the opportunities with SBU leaders
Develop long-term deals that provide the best value and the lowest total cost of acquisition
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated leadership and people skills
5-7 years of experience
Bachelor's degree plus a minimum or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
Relevant purchasing experience sourcing, negotiating contracts with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), 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 business, finance and account principles
Abilities
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time
Sitting for extended periods of time
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction
Finger dexterity to manipulate objects (e.g., keyboard)
Listen to and understand information presented through spoken words
Communicate information in speaking so others will understand
Read and understand information presented in writing
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers
Identify and understand the speech of another person
Applicants for this position may be required to prove that they have received the COVID-19 vaccine or demonstrate a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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Buyer 3
who will act as a Purchasing Agent supporting MC Dean’s growing businesses. This role reports to the Vice President of Procurement to work closely with the core Program/Project teams to manage high-visibility and high-value programs.
Why join M.C. Dean? Our people are inspired by how 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.
Location: Tyson's, VA (onsite)
Work Authorization: Green Card or U.S. Citizen
Work Type: Full Time
As a Purchasing Agent supporting MC Dean’s growing businesses, your role will include:
Working closely with the core Program/Project teams to manage high-visibility and high-value programs.
Responsibilities
Procurement planning during the bidding phase
Understanding the contract specifications and estimated bills of material (B0 = budget zero)
Outline the initial Procurement Plan to include equipment, devices, subcontractors, and other procurements (example attached)
For each vendor package on the Procurement Plan, develop a comprehensive RFP or RFQ identifying all components of best value and the total cost of acquisition
For the applicable sections of a RFP see this link: What is a government RFP? - SAS GPS (sas-gps.com)
Sourcing, identifying, and prequalifying 2-3 viable vendors for each vendor procurement package
Prequalify vendors to include evaluating scope, capacity, capabilities, capital, supply chain, acceptance of MCD subcontract clauses, terms, conditions, and attachments
Track, analyze, and compare quotes; add to Quotes Matrix supported by the analysis for each vendor
Work with the project and engineering teams to confirm completeness of scope of service and supply
Negotiate and finalize agreements
Finalize pre-award Procurement Plan with reconciliation to the estimate
Post-award procurement planning and implementation on major projects and programs
Transition the bid-phase Procurement Plan with documents and knowledge to the project team in a formal hand-off that reconciles with the estimate
Maintain the Procurement Plan with a goal to place 80% of orders before the project is 20% complete
Monitor all deliveries until inspected and received
Close out Procurement Plan including any open commitments
Track and report on discrepancies and implement corrective actions
Capture and communicate market intelligence across projects and 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 and substitute products opportunities and potential material and 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 vendors as needed
Long-term Agreements
Research opportunities to consolidate and streamline product categories
Prioritize the opportunities with SBU leaders
Develop long-term deals that provide the best value and the lowest total cost of acquisition
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated leadership and people skills
5-7 years of experience
Bachelor's degree plus a minimum or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
Relevant purchasing experience sourcing, negotiating contracts with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), 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 business, finance and account principles
Abilities
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time
Sitting for extended periods of time
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction
Finger dexterity to manipulate objects (e.g., keyboard)
Listen to and understand information presented through spoken words
Communicate information in speaking so others will understand
Read and understand information presented in writing
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers
Identify and understand the speech of another person
Applicants for this position may be required to prove that they have received the COVID-19 vaccine or demonstrate a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
VEVRAA Contractor
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