Purchasing Agent Position Available In Union, North Carolina

Purchasing Agent Astrion flex time, 401(k) Jun 11, 2025
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.

JOB DETAILS

The ideal candidate is an experienced purchasing agent who will process purchases through all phases of the procurement life cycle. This is a fulltime position and work will be performed onsite at the Kennedy Space Center or hybrid/remote.

LOCATION

Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, FL

JOB STATUS

Fulltime Must be a US Citizen

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
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants

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

Work with requestors to understand needs
Obtain quotes for contract needs
Place orders via PO or credit card
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! Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.