Procurement Agent 3 - Atlanta, GA

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent in Atlanta, Georgia. The role requires serving as a key liaison between the Procurement team and various internal stakeholders, overseeing procurement planning and implementation during critical phases of project management.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 5 years of experience, and strong negotiation skills in sourcing from manufacturers and subcontractors. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Relevant purchasing experience with Original Equipment Manufacturers.
• Familiarity with accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Procurement planning during the bidding phase.
• Managing post-award procurement implementation.
• Negotiating and finalizing agreements.

Skills

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Negotiating contracts

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

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, and working closely with the 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.

Responsibilities

• 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) and creating a Vendor Matrix; working with project and engineering teams 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 vendors as needed

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor's degree plus 5 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, SharePoint and Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with accounting principles

Abilities

• 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
• Finger dexterity to manipulate objects such as a keyboard
• Listen to and understand information presented through spoken words
• Communicate information in speaking so others will understand
• Read and understand information presented in writing
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce logical answers
• Identify and understand the speech of another person