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M.C. Dean, Inc. · 1 month ago

Procurement Agent 2 - St. Louis, MO

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

M.C. Dean, Inc. is a company focused on building intelligence through engineering innovation. The Procurement Agent 2 role involves acting as a liaison between the Procurement team and internal stakeholders, managing procurement planning and implementation on major projects and programs, and ensuring the timely execution of the company's portfolio of projects.

Information Technology

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 RFP’s

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

Qualification

Purchasing experienceNegotiating contractsMicrosoft Office SuiteLeadership skillsCommunication abilitiesAccounting principlesSharePointMicrosoft ExcelInterpersonal skills

Required

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