M.C. Dean
Senior Procurement Agent 4 - Annapolis Junction, MD
M.C. Dean, Corridor North, Maryland, United States
Overview
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
Responsibilities As a Senior Purchasing Agent supporting M.C. Dean's growing businesses, your role will include:
Functioning as a key liaison between the Procurement team and internal stakeholders including M.C. 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 M.C. 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 pre‑qualifying vendors; developing comprehensive RFPs
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 product 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 vendors as needed.
Qualifications
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Relevant purchasing experience sourcing, negotiating contracts with OEMs, construction/specialty trade subcontractors and fabricators.
Proven written and verbal communication abilities.
Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint and Microsoft Excel.
Familiarity with accounting principles.
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
A competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Military Reserve pay offset
Paid maternity leave
Abilities:
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reaching by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Having finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, e.g., using a keyboard.
Listening to and understanding information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicating information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Reading and understanding information and ideas presented in writing.
Applying general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identifying and understanding the speech of another person.
Pay Range USD $113,440.00 – USD $170,160.00 /yr.
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Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
Responsibilities As a Senior Purchasing Agent supporting M.C. Dean's growing businesses, your role will include:
Functioning as a key liaison between the Procurement team and internal stakeholders including M.C. 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 M.C. 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 pre‑qualifying vendors; developing comprehensive RFPs
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 product 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 vendors as needed.
Qualifications
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Relevant purchasing experience sourcing, negotiating contracts with OEMs, construction/specialty trade subcontractors and fabricators.
Proven written and verbal communication abilities.
Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint and Microsoft Excel.
Familiarity with accounting principles.
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
A competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Military Reserve pay offset
Paid maternity leave
Abilities:
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reaching by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Having finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, e.g., using a keyboard.
Listening to and understanding information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicating information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Reading and understanding information and ideas presented in writing.
Applying general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identifying and understanding the speech of another person.
Pay Range USD $113,440.00 – USD $170,160.00 /yr.
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