Buyer

New Directions Technologies Inc.; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

SDVOSB status

Job summary

New Directions Technologies Inc. seeks a Journeyman Purchasing Agent to support DoD programs in Ridgecrest, CA. The role focuses on procurement of materials and services, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and internal controls.

You will manage RFQs, market research, pricing, negotiation, and vendor relations, while aligning with corporate teams to deliver audit-ready procurement files and cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience, or a High School/Technical Certificate with at least 8 years’ experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Experience in procurement in accordance with FAR/DFARS and ERP systems.
• Familiarity with CPARs cost tracking and DCMA audit prep.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end DoD procurement, including RFQ analysis, market research, sourcing, pricing, negotiation, documentation, and vendor management.
• Prepare and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders in ERP systems.
• Support program managers with materials planning and translate government requests into procurement strategies.

Skills

Agile experience

Vendor vetting

Cost tracking

Procurement planning

Education

BS degree

High School or Technical Certificate

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Journeyman Purchasing Agent to support, material and services procurement for Department of Defense (DoD) program located in Ridgecrest, CA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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
• 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.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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. Performs all functional duties independently.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret security clearance
• Able to work in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Exposure to cost tracking for CPARs, and DCMA audit prep.
• MAY BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A SECURITY CLEARANCE
• MUST BE A US CITIZEN

PREFERED 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.
• Stand or Sit for several hours each day.

NDTI is an SDVOSB and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. At NDTI we value taking care of our employees and delighting our customers.