Senior Purchasing Agent

Astrion$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
  • 7+ years of related experience
  • Working knowledge of CostPoint and NASA FAR requirements
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Partner with requestors to understand procurement needs
  • Obtain and evaluate vendor quotes for cost-effectiveness
  • Create and process purchase orders or purchases via credit card
  • Monitor vendor performance and uphold supplier relationships
  • Reconcile procurement documentation for accuracy
  • Support project teams in tracking and reporting purchasing requirements

Benefits

  • Full-time onsite role at Kennedy Space Center
  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical projects
  • Engagement in a team-oriented environment
  • Professional growth within a space industry context
Full Job Description
Overview

Purchasing Agent

LOCATION: Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, FLJOB STATUS: Full-Time | Onsite

CITIZENSHIP: U.S. Citizen Required

 

 

We are seeking a motivated Senior Purchasing Agent to join our team at the Kennedy Space Center. This role is essential for supporting procurement activities and ensuring timely acquisition of goods and services that support mission success.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

  • 7+ years of related experience  

  • Working knowledge of CostPoint and NASA FAR requirements

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities without sacrificing accuracy

  • U.S. Citizenship required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and customer interface skills

  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

  • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint

  • Strong attention to detail 

 RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Partner with requestors to understand procurement needs and requirements

  • Obtain and evaluate vendor quotes to ensure cost-effectiveness and compliance

  • Create and process purchase orders (POs) or purchase via credit card

  • Monitor vendor performance and maintain strong supplier relationships

  • Reconcile procurement documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness

  • Support specific project team to place, track, and report on purchasing requirements

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