Senior Procurement Agent - RVA

Job DescriptionShift: M-F, 40 hours, onsite. Up to 50% Travel Required. Functioning as a key liaison between the Procurement team and internal stakeholders including MC Deans 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 our 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 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 vendor as neededRequired Qualifications: Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills. Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 9+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Security Clearance with the federal government. 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 and SharePoint and Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with accounting principles.We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] .   To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ .Skills and Requirements- - nullWe are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].