Procurement Agent 2 - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Procurement Agent 2 in McLean, VA. The ideal candidate will act as a liaison between various teams, manage procurement planning, and negotiate contracts. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of related experience, possess strong communication skills, and have proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills required.
• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience needed.
• Experience in sourcing and negotiating contracts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between Procurement team and stakeholders.
• Manage procurement planning during the bidding phase.
• Negotiate and finalize agreements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Understanding of accounting principles

Education

Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Procurement Agent 2 – Tysons, VA

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About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is a Building Intelligence company that designs, builds, operates and maintains 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. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, we deliver resilient, secure and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

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, committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering and cybersecurity industries.

Responsibilities

• Function as a key liaison between the Procurement team and internal stakeholders including the Executive Team, Engineering, Sales and Manufacturing.
• Work closely with core Program/Project teams to manage high‑visibility, high‑value programs, applying program/project management skills to ensure timely and efficient execution of the portfolio.
• Procurement planning during the bidding phase:
  • Understand contract specifications and bills of material.
  • Sourcing, identifying and pre‑qualifying vendors; developing comprehensive RFPs.
  • Analyze multiple quotes (scope leveling); work with project and engineering teams to confirm completeness of scope of service and supply.
  • Negotiate and finalize agreements.
  • Develop procurement plan.
  • After 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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• 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.

Physical and Operational Requirements

• Exposure to computer screens for extended periods.
• Sitting for extended periods.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, e.g., using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented verbally.
• Communicate information verbally so others will understand.
• Read and understand information written.
• Apply general rules to solve specific problems.
• Identify and understand another person’s speech.

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