Overview

Purchasing Agent

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

Be the Difference

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.

Key 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

Required Qualifications

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

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

What We Offer

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

Who We Are

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.