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.