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Purchasing Agent

The U.S. Army is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and experienced Purchasing Agent to support mission-critical procurement and supply chain operations at Picatinny Arsenal and Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst, New Jersey. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the timely acquisition, coordination, and delivery of materials, equipment, and services necessary to support Army operational readiness and ammunition-related programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end procurement and purchasing activities in support of U.S. Army programs and operational requirements.
• Coordinate purchasing functions related to Army-funded ammunition contracts, including sourcing, acquisition planning, order placement, and supplier management.
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with qualified commercial vendors and suppliers capable of meeting technical, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, terms, and conditions to achieve cost savings and maximize procurement efficiency.
• Monitor supplier and vendor performance to ensure compliance with contract requirements, delivery timelines, and quality standards.
• Prepare, review, and maintain procurement documentation, purchase orders, vendor agreements, and acquisition records in accordance with company policies and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with logistics, program management, operations, and Government personnel to forecast procurement needs and support mission execution.
• Analyze purchasing trends, supplier performance metrics, and procurement data to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Resolve procurement-related issues, discrepancies, shipment delays, and vendor concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with applicable DoD regulations, federal acquisition standards, and internal quality assurance procedures.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and reporting requirements associated with government contracts and purchasing operations.
• Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and successful program support.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience supporting or handling Army-funded ammunition contracts.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required at the time of hire.
• Strong understanding of procurement operations, purchasing procedures, and supply chain management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and procurement activities simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in: o Purchasing and procurement operations o Negotiating price reductions and supplier agreements o Monitoring vendor and supplier performance o Managing commercial supply sources and procurement relationships
• Prior experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Army, or federal government programs preferred.
• Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations, government contracting procedures, and ammunition or defense-related procurement environments.
• Experience working in highly regulated operational or military support environments.
• Strong proficiency with procurement systems, purchasing software, and Microsoft Office applications.

Work Environment:

This position operates within a dynamic federal contracting and defense support environment requiring attention to detail, responsiveness, and the ability to manage sensitive procurement activities in support of military operations and mission objectives.

Work Location:

• Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey
• Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst, New Jersey

Clearance Requirement:
Candidates must possess and maintain an active Secret Security Clearance throughout the duration of employment.