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Technical Purchasing Agent - New College Grad
- M. C. Dean (Vienna, VA)
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Overview
About M.C. Dean
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
Key Responsibilities:
1. **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.
1. **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.
1. **Qualifying Suppliers:**
+ Conduct thorough assessments of potential suppliers, including capability, quality control, and compliance with industry standards.
+ Perform site visits and audits as necessary.
1. **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.
1. **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.
1. **Agreement Management:**
+ Draft, review, and manage contracts and agreements with suppliers.
+ Ensure that all agreements comply with company policies and legal requirements.
1. **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.
1. **Closing:**
+ Verify that all purchased goods and services meet specified requirements before final acceptance.
+ Ensure that all necessary documentation is completed and filed appropriately.
1. **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.
+ Ability to be in offer five days a week.
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.
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