Procurement Agent - St. Louis, MO

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M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

As a Purchasing Agent supporting MC Dean’s growing businesses, your role will include a key liaison between the Procurement team and internal stakeholders including MC Dean’s Executive Team, Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing. You will work closely with core Program/Project teams to manage high‑visibility and high‑value programs, applying program/project management skills to ensure timely and efficient execution of MC Dean’s portfolio of projects.

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

• Serve as a key liaison between the Procurement team and internal stakeholders including Executive Team, Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing.
• Work closely with core Program/Project teams to manage high‑visibility and high‑value programs, applying program/project management skills to assure timely and efficient execution of MC Dean’s portfolio of projects.
• Procurement planning during the bidding phase:
  • Understand contract specifications and bills of material.
  • Sourcing, identifying, and pre‑qualifying vendors.
  • Develop comprehensive RFPs.
  • Analyze multiple quotes (scope leveling) and create vendor matrices.
  • Negotiate and finalize agreements.
  • Develop the Procurement Plan.
  • Post‑award, manage plan implementation.
• Post‑award procurement planning and implementation on major projects and programs:
  • Transfer bid phase documents and knowledge to the project team.
  • Engage with the project team on procurement planning & implementation.
  • Capture and communicate market intelligence across projects & programs.
• Understand, evaluate, and incorporate current market conditions into procurement plans, including:
  • Pricing trends.
  • Lead times and logistical requirements.
  • Best‑value opportunities.
  • Alternative product opportunities (material cost/labor savings).
  • Evolving contract compliance requirements.
• Read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
• Travel to project sites, manufacturers, and vendors as needed.

• 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 OEMs, construction/specialty trade subcontractors, and fabricators.
• Proven written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with accounting principles.

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

• 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 to manipulate objects with fingers such as using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speech so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems and produce sensible solutions.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries:
  Design Services