Purchasing Agent - Engineering & Construction

SCOPE Recruiting•Tysons, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent for the Security Electronics Systems (SES) Division is responsible for overseeing the procurement of essential security electronics, including CCTV systems, badge readers, and access control devices. This role plays a key part in supporting mission-critical projects by ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience in the security electronics industry, collaborating closely with both engineering and project teams to meet rigorous project deadlines and technical requirements. Given the immediate demand, quick onboarding is crucial.

Requirements

Must be able to work onsite in Tysons, VA.
Required 3–7 years in procurement, preferably in the security electronics or related industries.
Direct experience procuring security electronics such as CCTV systems, badge readers, or similar devices is required.
Experience working with key vendors, especially Johnson Controls, is highly desirable.
Proficient in managing the complete procurement cycle, including sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing security electronics and related equipment.
Skilled in establishing and maintaining strong vendor relationships, particularly with industry leaders like Johnson Controls, to secure optimal pricing and delivery terms.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with both project and engineering teams, especially on mission-critical projects, to ensure materials meet specific technical requirements and are delivered on time and within budget.
Knowledgeable in company policies and compliance standards, ensuring all procurement activities align with project and company requirements.
Capable of managing multiple, concurrent procurement projects, prioritizing tasks to meet project demands in a high-demand environment.
Strong communicator, able to convey specifications, pricing, and timelines clearly with all stakeholders, including project and engineering teams.
Skilled negotiator, adept at securing favorable terms and pricing.
Ready to adjust priorities quickly due to immediate project demands.
Meticulous in ensuring compliance and accuracy in procurement documentation.
Effective at handling multiple projects with varying deadlines in a high-demand environment.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the procurement of essential security electronics, including CCTV systems, badge readers, and access control devices.
Supporting mission-critical projects by ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of equipment.
Collaborating closely with both engineering and project teams to meet rigorous project deadlines and technical requirements.
Managing the complete procurement cycle, including sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing security electronics and related equipment.
Establishing and maintaining strong vendor relationships, particularly with industry leaders like Johnson Controls, to secure optimal pricing and delivery terms.
Collaborating effectively with both project and engineering teams, especially on mission-critical projects, to ensure materials meet specific technical requirements and are delivered on time and within budget.
Ensuring all procurement activities align with project and company requirements.
Managing multiple, concurrent procurement projects, prioritizing tasks to meet project demands in a high-demand environment.
Conveying specifications, pricing, and timelines clearly with all stakeholders, including project and engineering teams.
Securing favorable terms and pricing.
Adjusting priorities quickly due to immediate project demands.
Ensuring compliance and accuracy in procurement documentation.
Handling multiple projects with varying deadlines in a high-demand environment.