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Senior Procurement Agent

Job in Fort Meade, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
Listing for: M.C. Dean, Inc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-06
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Operations Manager
  • Business
    Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Procurement Agent 4

Overview

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • 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 teams to confirm scope of service and supply completeness
    • 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 and implementation
    • Capturing and communicating market intelligence across projects and 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 product 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 vendors as needed
  • Required Qualifications:

    • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
    • Bachelor's degree plus 9 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
    • U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance with the federal government.
    • Relevant purchasing experience sourcing, negotiating contracts with OEMs, construction/specialty trade subcontractors, and fabricators.
    • Proven written and verbal communication abilities
    • Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Excel.
    • Familiarity with accounting principles.

    Abilities:

    • Exposure to computer screens for extended periods.
    • Sitting for extended periods.
    • Reaching by extending hands or arms in any direction.
    • Finger dexterity for manipulating objects like keyboards.
    • Listening to and understanding spoken information.
    • Communicating information clearly in speech.
    • Reading and understanding written information.
    • Applying general rules to specific problems.
    • Understanding and interpreting speech of others.
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    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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