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Senior Procurement Agent 3 - Ruther Glen, VA

M. C. Dean

Ruther Glen, VAJob$85–127K/yrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$85–127K/yr
Location
Ruther Glen, VA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

M. C. Dean is hiring a Senior Procurement Agent 3 - Ruther Glen, VA. Modular Mission Critical, a manufacturing campus of M.C. Dean in Virginia, seeks a Senior Purchasing Agent to act as a liaison between procurement and internal teams, manage high‑visibility programs, and oversee procurement planning, vendor sourcing, and contract execution for critical infrastructure projects.

Key focus areas include Function as key liaison between procurement team and internal stakeholders, Manage high‑visibility programs applying project management skills, and Plan procurement during bidding phase.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree Or Equivalent, 5 Years Related Experience, and Purchasing Experience Sourcing. Important skills include Procurement Planning, Contract Specifications, Bills Of Material, Vendor Sourcing, Vendor Prequalification, and Developing RFPs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Procurement PlanningContract SpecificationsBills of MaterialVendor SourcingVendor PrequalificationDeveloping RFPsAnalyzing Multiple QuotesScope LevelingVendor MatrixNegotiating AgreementsFinalizing AgreementsMarket IntelligenceMarket Conditions EvaluationPricing TrendsLead TimesLogistical RequirementsBest Value OpportunitiesAlternative Products OpportunitiesContract Compliance RequirementsInterpreting Contract DocumentsInterpreting DrawingsInterpreting SpecificationsInterpreting Scopes of WorkInterpreting Project SchedulesLeadershipInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationMicrosoft Office SuiteSharePointExcelAccounting PrinciplesContract Specification AnalysisBills of Material UnderstandingProcurementRFP DevelopmentQuote AnalysisVendor Matrix ManagementNegotiationMarket Intelligence GatheringProgram Project ManagementAccounting Principles Familiarity

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree5+ Years Related ExperiencePurchasing ExperienceExposure to Computer Screens Extended PeriodSitting for Extended PeriodsFinger Dexterity for Keyboard UseAbility to Listen and Understand Spoken InformationAbility to Communicate ClearlyAbility to Read and Understand Written InformationAbility to Apply General Rules to Specific ProblemsAbility to Identify and Understand Speech of Others

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave

Full job description

Overview

About Modular Mission Critical

ModularMission Critical™ is the manufacturing campus for M.C. Dean’s complex, modular product line for datacenters and critical infrastructure. Located just north of Richmond, VA, this site is growing fast serving customers worldwide. Important openings include assemblers for our production lines and engineers and designers for products and continuous improvement. Join M.C. Dean’s more than 9,000 employees around the world making an impact through innovations in power and technology.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about 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 for employees to build long-term careers.

Responsibilities

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:

  1. Procurement planning during the bidding phase

  2. Understanding contract specifications and bills of material

  3. Sourcing, identifying, and prequalifying vendors Developing comprehensive RFP’s

  4. Analyzing multiple quotes (scope leveling) Vendor Matrix ; working with project and engineering team to confirm completeness of scope of service and supply

  5. Negotiating and finalizing agreements

  6. Developing the Procurement Plan

  7. Post award, managing plan implementation

  8. Post award procurement planning and implementation on major projects and programs,

  9. Transferring bid phase documents and knowledge to the project team

  10. Engaging with the project team on procurement planning & implementation

  11. Capturing and communicating market intelligence across projects & programs

  12. Understanding, evaluating, and incorporating current market conditions into procurement plans, including but not limited to:

  13. Pricing trends

  14. Lead times and logistical requirements

  15. Best value opportunities

  16. Alternative products opportunities (Material cost/Labor savings)

  17. Evolving contract compliance requirements

  18. Reading, understanding, and interpreting contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules.

  19. Traveling to project sites, manufacturers, and vendor as needed

Qualifications

  • 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.

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.

  • Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

  • Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.

  • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

  • Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

  • Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

  • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

  • Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Pay Range

USD $84,560.00 - USD $126,840.00 /Yr.

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