Overview
About M.C. Dean
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
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
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.
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k 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 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.
Pay Range
USD $63,040.00 - USD $78,800.00 /Yr.
