Senior Purchasing Agent

About the role

Full‑time, onsite position at Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, FL. U.S. Citizenship required.

We 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.

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 specific project team to place, track, and report on purchasing requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• 7+ years of related experience
• Working knowledge of CostPoint and NASA FAR requirements
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities without sacrificing accuracy

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
• Strong attention to detail