Purchasing Specialist

Astrion
United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs
Sep 24, 2025
Overview Purchasing Specialist Location: Colorado Springs, CO Job Status: Full-Time, Onsite Clearance: Active Secret or Top Secret / SCI (preferred) Travel: 10% Salary: $80,000 to 120,000 Astrion is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. Primary Role The Purchasing Specialist will evaluate, select, and procure components required for the Rapid Reaction Branch (RRB) mission in compliance with federal, contractual, and Astrion internal purchasing policies and regulations. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree, or four years of experience and attendance at a federal government acquisition workforce training (e.g., DAWIA) may be substituted for a degree. 6+ years of relevant experience Clearance Requirement Must currently possess an active Secret or Top Secret / SCI (preferred) clearance. Clearance must be at least 1 year away from next 6-year update or must be on continuous evaluation. Must be able to maintain the required clearance. Applicants for positions which require DoD security clearance must meet eligibility requirements to include US citizenship. Required Skills Strong organizational skills Excellent attention to detail Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook Ability to build and update spreadsheets in Excel Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel Desired Qualifications Master's degree 10+ years of relevant experience Understanding/experience in Mission Area Strong motivation to expand knowledge and skills Knowledge of industry suppliers Key Functions Coordinate activities with engineers and developers to ensure the most appropriate and technologically advanced components are selected Investigate sources of supplies and issue requests for quotations, proposals, or bids for those components not covered by any existing purchasing arrangement Keep detailed records of all acquisitions and their status to ensure that purchases remain within budget and on schedule Compile and keep records of all required documentation (order confirmations, quotes, invoices, packing slips, etc.) for all procurements Attend weekly status tag-ups with Astrion procurement, finance, and management team members Track shipping/delivery status of all orders and provide status updates as needed to end users Work closely with end users to confirm delivery and acceptance of all orders and provide receipt documentation to Astrion team Assist with warehouse receiving when needed Perform monthly p-card purchase reconciliation and provide required documentation to Astrion personnel