Job Description

Overview:

Purchasing Agent

LOCATION

Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, FL

JOB STATUS

Full-Time | Onsite or Hybrid/Remote

CITIZENSHIP:

U.S. Citizen Required

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

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

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

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 ad hoc projects and initiatives as assigned