Senior Purchasing Agent

Senior Purchasing AgentLOCATION: Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, FL JOB STATUS: Full-Time | OnsiteCITIZENSHIP: U.S. Citizen RequiredWe are seeking a motivated Senior 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 / SKILLSBachelor's degree in a relevant discipline7+ years of related experienceWorking knowledge of CostPoint and NASA FAR requirementsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities without sacrificing accuracyU.S.

Citizenship requiredDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLSExcellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and customer interface skillsAbility to work effectively in a team-oriented environmentSelf-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervisionProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePointStrong attention to detailRESPONSIBILITIESPartner with requestors to understand procurement needs and requirementsObtain and evaluate vendor quotes to ensure cost-effectiveness and complianceCreate and process purchase orders (POs) or purchase via credit cardMonitor vendor performance and maintain strong supplier relationshipsReconcile procurement documentation to ensure accuracy and completenessSupport specific project team to place, track, and report on purchasing requirements