Technical Purchasing Agent – New College Grad

M.C. Dean, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Purchasing Agent to join their team. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for procuring essential technical equipment and services, collaborating closely with technical teams to define requirements, and engaging in negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued and impactful. If you are a recent graduate with a passion for supply chain management and a desire to grow within a supportive team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to define technical specifications for procurement.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers for the best possible agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage contracts effectively.

Skills

Procurement Processes

Supplier Management

Contract Negotiation

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Procurement Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Technical Purchasing Agent – New College Grad

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Overview

Overview

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. Learn more about our capabilities.

Our success is predicated on building trusted teams of the very best people, working together to solve the hardest problems in our industry for our customers. We invest in developing great people we love to work with, building trust with great customers we love to work for, and innovating great solutions for work we love to do.

The Technical Purchasing Agent is responsible for procuring technical equipment, materials, and services necessary for the organization's operations. This role involves defining technical requirements, sourcing and qualifying suppliers, creating and managing Requests for Proposals (RFP) or Requests for Quotations (RFQ), negotiating terms and agreements, monitoring supplier performance, closing purchases, and evaluating supplier performance.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Defining Requirements:

• Collaborate with technical teams to understand and document the technical specifications and requirements for equipment, materials, and services.
• Ensure all requirements are clearly defined, accurate, and comprehensive.
• Sourcing Suppliers:
  
  

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on technical capability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain a database of qualified suppliers and keep it up-to-date with relevant information.
• Qualifying Suppliers:
  
  

• Conduct thorough assessments of potential suppliers, including capability, quality control, and compliance with industry standards.
• Perform site visits and audits as necessary.
• Creating RFPs/RFQs:
  
  

• Develop and issue detailed RFPs or RFQs to qualified suppliers.
• Ensure that all RFPs/RFQs include clear specifications, deadlines, and evaluation criteria.
• Negotiating:
  
  

• Engage in negotiations with suppliers to secure the best possible terms, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
• Work to establish long-term relationships and strategic partnerships with key suppliers.
• Agreement Management:
  
  

• Draft, review, and manage contracts and agreements with suppliers.
• Ensure that all agreements comply with company policies and legal requirements.
• Monitoring:
  
  

• Track the progress of orders and deliveries to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment.
• Address and resolve any issues or discrepancies that arise during the procurement process.
• Closing:
  
  

• Verify that all purchased goods and services meet specified requirements before final acceptance.
• Ensure that all necessary documentation is completed and filed appropriately.
• Rating and Evaluation:
  
  

• Conduct regular performance evaluations of suppliers based on criteria such as quality, delivery, and cost.
• Maintain records of supplier performance and provide feedback to suppliers to encourage continuous improvement.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or similar discipline
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical specifications and requirements.
• Proficient in using procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  
  

Competencies

• Technical Acumen: Understanding of the technical aspects of the products and services being procured.
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all procurement activities.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to address and resolve issues promptly and effectively.
• Time Management: Efficiently managing time to handle multiple priorities.
  
  

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 in order 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

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Design Services

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