Purchasing Agent

Location: Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, FL
Status: Full-Time | Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Required
Work Environment: Onsite or Hybrid/Remote

Astrion delivers comprehensive services that enhance preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure mission success across Cyber, Digital, Mission, and Systems domains for the nation's Civilian, Defense, and Space communities. With Centers of Excellence in Washington, D.C.; Huntsville, AL; Burlington, MA, and 36 additional U.S. locations, Astrion provides innovative, mission-critical solutions that matter.

We are seeking a motivated 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.

• 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 ad hoc projects and initiatives as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

• 2+ years of related experience (Purchasing Agent) or 7+ years for Senior Purchasing Agent

• 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

• 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

• Competitive salary

• Continuing education assistance

• Professional development allowance

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Flexible time off (FTO) plus federally recognized holidays

• Access to Kennedy Space Center amenities: Child Development Center, Fitness Center, Barbershop, NASA Exchanges, Credit Union, and Kennedy Athletic, Recreation & Social (KARS) parks

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the future. Our purpose-"Be the Difference"-drives employees to take action, foster positive change, and deliver solutions that matter. We cultivate a culture of care, collaboration, and continuous learning, empowering teams to push boundaries and achieve extraordinary results.

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

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination or harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.