Procurement Agent 2 - Ruther Glen, VA
About The Position
About Modular Mission Critical M.C. Dean’s manufacturing campus, Modular Mission Critical™, produces modular products for datacenters and critical infrastructure. Located north of Richmond, VA, this rapidly expanding site serves customers globally. We have openings for assemblers, engineers, and designers focused on products and continuous improvement. Join over 9,000 M.C. Dean employees worldwide, driving innovation in power and technology. Why Join Us? Our team is passionate about innovation that enhances lives and creates significant change. We operate under core values of agility, expertise, and trust, cultivating a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that supports long-term career growth.
Requirements
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor's degree plus 2 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.
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.
- Procurement planning during the bidding phase
- Understanding contract specifications and bills of material
- Sourcing, identifying, and prequalifying 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 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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
