Journeyman Purchasing Agent

Location: Point Mugu Status: Full Time Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Journeyman Purchasing Agent to support material and services procurement for Department of Defense (DoD) program. The ideal candidate will bring experience in FAR/DFARS regulations, supply chain integrity, vendor vetting, and procurement to help drive efficient, compliant, cost‑effective procurement, expediting and final delivery of items and services. This role will contribute to the development and scaling of a standardized procurement function to support high‑visibility, high‑impact government contracts in mission‑critical sustainment efforts. The selected individual will work closely with the NDTI corporate team to ensure alignment on best practices, policy interpretation, and enterprise knowledge sharing across projects. Roles and Responsibilities Execute end‑to‑end procurement, including RFQ analysis, market research, sourcing, pricing, negotiation, documentation, and vendor management in accordance with FAR/DFARS and corporate Enterprise Business Systems. Execute and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders through company and customer’s accounting ERP platforms, ensuring compliance with internal controls and procurement timelines. Support program managers in materials planning, helping translate government requests into procurement strategies that avoid rework or noncompliance. Liaise with NDTI corporate contracts, finance, and purchasing teams to ensure audit‑ready procurement files, including price reasonableness documentation. Mentor junior procurement and logistics personnel as needed. Contribute to cost‑saving strategies through lean methodologies and vendor renegotiations, contributing to program profitability. Act as a critical bridge between technical stakeholders, government customers, and vendors to proactively resolve procurement delays and ensure mission readiness. Review Bill of Material from engineering drawings or other sources and identify appropriate source vehicles from a standard set of available contracts or new sources. Education and Work Experience Requirements Journeyman labor category requires a BS degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience or a High School or Technical Certificate and a minimum of 8 years of experience. A Journeyman labor category performs all functional duties independently. Required Qualifications Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret security clearance. Ability to work in a fast‑paced Agile environment. Exposure to cost tracking for CPARs, and DCMA audit prep. Preferred Qualifications Experience as a buyer within a DOD organization or aerospace and defense service or material supplier. Working Conditions Environmental Conditions Office and warehouse in a military base. Strength Demands Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Physical Requirements Stand or Sit for several hours each day. Salary: The expected annual pay range for this position is $70,304 to $108,472 based on candidate experience and qualifications as well as business considerations and is subject to change. #J-18808-Ljbffr New Directions Technologies, Inc