Senior Procurement Agent 4nnID 10510nnLocation Caroline County, VAnnApply Now ( a Senior Purchasing Agent supporting MC Dean’s growing businesses, your role will include:nnFunctioning as a key liaison between the Procurement team and internal stakeholders including MC Dean’s Executive Team, Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing.nnWorking 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 efficientexecution of MC Dean’s portfolio of projects.nnYour responsibilities will include:nnProcurement planning during the bidding phasennUnderstanding contract specifications and bills of materialnnSourcing,identifying, and prequalifying vendors Developing comprehensive RFP’snnAnalyzing multiple quotes (scope leveling) Vendor Matrix; working with project and engineering team to confirm completeness of scope of service and supplynnNegotiating and finalizing agreementsnnDeveloping the Procurement PlannnPostaward, managingplan implementationnnPost award procurement planning and implementation on major projects and programs,nnTransferring bid phase documents and knowledge to the project teamnnEngaging with the project team on procurement planning & implementationnnCapturingand communicating market intelligence across projects & programsnnUnderstanding, evaluating, and incorporating current market conditions into procurement plans, including but not limited to:nnPricing trendsnnLead times and logistical requirementsnnBest value opportunitiesnnAlternative products opportunities (Material cost/Labor savings)nnEvolving contract compliance requirementsnnReading, understanding, and interpreting contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules.nnTraveling to project sites, manufacturers, and vendor as needednnRequired Qualifications:nnDemonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.nnBachelor's degree plus a minimum of 9+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.nnU.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Security Clearance with the federal government.nnRelevant Purchasing experience sourcing, negotiating contracts with Original Equipment Manufacturers, construction /specialty trade subcontractors and fabricators.nnProven written and verbal communication abilitiesnnProficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint and Microsoft Excel.nnFamiliarity with accountingprinciples.nnAbilities:nnExposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.nnSitting for extended periods of time.nnReach by extending hands or arms in any direction.nnHave finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.nnListen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.nnCommunicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.nnRead and understand information and ideas presented in writing.nnApply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.nnIdentify and understand the speech of another person.nn#AGnnApplicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception.nnEOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/DisablednnVEVRAA Contractor