Purchasing Agent

Overview

Purchasing Agent

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Agent located at the Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, FL. This fulltime position arranges third party calibration and repair services for the Laboratory Support Service and Operations II (LASSO II) contract’s Calibration Laboratory. Work will primarily be performed onsite at the Kennedy Space Center. Limited telework may be available at the discretion of management.

JOB DETAILS

The ideal candidate is an experienced purchasing agent who interfaces with our calibration team to request calibration and repair services of precision measuring devices. This is a fulltime position and work will be performed onsite at the Kennedy Space Center.

LOCATION: Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, FL

JOB STATUS: Fulltime

TRAVEL:  None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• 2 years of related experience for the Purchasing Agent position or 7 years related experience for the Senior Purchasing Agent Position
• Working knowledge of CostPoint
• Working knowledge of NASA FAR requirements
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects without missing deadlines or sacrificing accuracy.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Excellent communication, presentation and customer interface skills
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment
• Must be self-motivated, demonstrate initiative, and be able to work independently or with minimal supervision
• Competent in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtain quotes for calibration and repair services
• Select vendor and process shipper
• Monitor vendor performance
• Reconcile documentation
• Work on other projects as assigned

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K
• Flexible time off (FTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
• Access to Kennedy Space Center on site services including the Child Development Center, Fitness Center, Barbershop, NASA Exchanges, Credit Union and Kennedy Athletic, Recreation & Social (KARS) parks

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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