Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Job Status: Full-Time

Clearance: Active Secret or Top Secret / SCI (preferred)

Travel: 10%

Salary: $80,000 to 120,000

Astrion is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.

Primary Role

The Purchasing Specialist will evaluate, select, and procure components required for the Rapid Reaction Branch (RRB) mission in compliance with federal, contractual, and Astrion internal purchasing policies and regulations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or four years of experience and attendance at a federal government acquisition workforce training (e.g., DAWIA) may be substituted for a degree.
• 6+ years of relevant experience

Clearance Requirement

• Must currently possess an active Secret or Top Secret / SCI (preferred) clearance. Clearance must be at least 1 year away from next 6-year update or must be on continuous evaluation. Must be able to maintain the required clearance. Applicants for positions which require DoD security clearance must meet eligibility requirements to include US citizenship.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to build and update spreadsheets in Excel
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Understanding/experience in Mission Area
• Strong motivation to expand knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of industry suppliers

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