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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAs 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 stakeholdersincluding MC Dean’s Executive Team, Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing.●Working closely with the core Program/Project teams to manage high visibility and highvalue programs, applying program/project management skills to assure the timely andefficient execution of MC 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 prequalifying vendors Developing comprehensive RFP’s●Analyzing multiple quotes (scope leveling) Vendor Matrix; working with project andengineering 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 procurementplans, 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 neededRequired Qualifications: ●Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.●Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 9+ years of related experience or an equivalentcombination of education, training and/or experience.●U.S. with the ability to obtain a Security Clearance with the federal government.●Relevant Purchasing experience sourcing, negotiating contracts with Original EquipmentManufacturers, construction /specialty trade subcontractors and fabricators.●Proven written and verbal communication abilities●Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and SharePointand Microsoft Excel.

●Familiarity with accounting principles.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 handsor arms, for example, using a keyboard.●Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words andsentences.●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.

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