Senior Procurement Agent 4 - York, SC

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 45,409 - 59,029; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Omaha, NE, is seeking a Purchasing and Supply Chain professional. This role involves planning and managing procurement for high-value projects, requiring strong negotiation and communication skills. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has at least 7 years of relevant experience. Benefits include a competitive salary and comprehensive insurance packages, making this an attractive opportunity for dedicated professionals.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant purchasing experience in negotiations with OEMs and subcontractors.
• Familiar with accounting principles and procurement planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage high visibility and value programs for timely execution.
• Source and prequalify vendors while developing comprehensive RFPs.
• Negotiate and finalize procurement agreements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

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.

Overview

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.

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. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Responsibilities

• Functioning as a key liaison between the Procurement team and internal stakeholders including M.C. 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 M.C. Dean’s portfolio of projects.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• 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), 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 product 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 7 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.

Benefits

• 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

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.
• Have finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• 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

Location: Omaha, NE | Salary: $45,409.00–$59,029.00