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Senior Procurement Agent
Job in
Fort Meade, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
Listed on 2026-01-06
Listing for:
M.C. Dean, Inc
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-06
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Operations Manager -
Business
Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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:
- 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
- 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
- Pricing trends
- Lead times and logistical requirements
- Best value opportunities
- Alternative product opportunities (material cost/labor savings)
- Evolving contract compliance requirements
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.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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