Strategic Sourcing Manager - Caroline County, VA

Overview ModularMission Critical is the manufacturing campus for M.C. Dean's complex, modular product line for data centers and critical infrastructure. Located just north of Richmond, VA, this site is growing fast serving customers worldwide. Important openings include assemblers for our production lines and engineers and designers for products and continuous improvement. Join M.C. Dean's more than 9,000 employees around the world making an impact through innovations in power and technology. Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about 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 for employees to build long‑term careers. Location & Work Type Location: Ruther Glen, VA (onsite) Work Authorization: Green Card or U.S. Citizen Work Type: Full Time Responsibilities Working closely with the core Program/Project teams to manage high visibility and high value programs. Procurement planning during the bidding phase, including: Understanding the contract specifications and estimated bills of material (B0 = budget zero). Outline the initial Procurement Plan to include equipment, devices, subcontractors, and other procurements. Develop a comprehensive RFP or RFQ for each vendor package on the Procurement Plan, identifying all components of best value and the total cost of acquisition. For the applicable sections of a RFP see this link: What is a government RFP? - SAS GPS (sas-gps.com). Sourcing, identifying, and pre‑qualifying 2‑3 viable vendors for each vendor procurement package. Prequalify vendors by evaluating scope, capacity, capabilities, capital, supply chain, acceptance of MCD subcontract clauses, terms, conditions, and attachments. Track, analyze, and compare quotes. Attach Quotes Matrix supported by the analysis for each vendor. Work with project and engineering team to confirm completeness of scope of service and supply. Negotiate and finalize agreements. Finalize pre‑award Procurement Plan with reconciliation to the estimate. Post‑award procurement planning and implementation on major projects and programs, including: Transition the bid‑phase Procurement Plan with documents and knowledge to the project team in a formal hand‑off that validates it reconciles the estimate. Maintain the Procurement Plan. The company goal is to place 80% of the orders before the project is 20% complete. Monitor all deliveries until inspected and received. Close out Procurement Plan including any open commitments. Track and report on discrepancies and implemented corrective actions. Capture and communicate market intelligence across projects and 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 and substitute product opportunities and potential material and labor savings using new or alternative products. 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 needed. Long‑term Agreements: Research opportunities to consolidate and streamline product categories. Prioritize the opportunities with SBU leaders. Develop long‑term deals that provide the best value, lowest total cost of acquisition. Qualifications Demonstrated leadership and people skills. 5–7 years of experience. Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. Relevant purchasing experience sourcing, negotiating contracts with OEMs, 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 business, finance and account principles. Physical & Cognitive Demands 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. Applicants for this position may be required to prove that they have received the COVID‑19 vaccine or demonstrate that they have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled VEVRAA Contractor #J-18808-Ljbffr M.C. Dean