Purchasing Director jobs in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Purchasing Director manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Director collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Director oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Purchasing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Purchasing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Purchasing Agent
  • Astrion
  • Cape Canaveral, FL OTHER
  • Overview

    Purchasing Agent

     

     

     

    Be the Difference

     

    Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

     

    Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Agent located at the Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, FL. This fulltime position arranges third party calibration and repair services for the Laboratory Support Service and Operations II (LASSO II) contract’s Calibration Laboratory. Work will primarily be performed onsite at the Kennedy Space Center. Limited telework may be available at the discretion of management.

     

     

    JOB DETAILS

     

    The ideal candidate is an experienced purchasing agent who interfaces with our calibration team to request calibration and repair services of precision measuring devices. This is a fulltime position and work will be performed onsite at the Kennedy Space Center.

     

    LOCATION: Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, FL

    JOB STATUS: Fulltime

    TRAVEL:  None

     

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

     

    • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
    • 2 years of related experience for the Purchasing Agent position or 7 years related experience for the Senior Purchasing Agent Position
    • Working knowledge of CostPoint
    • Working knowledge of NASA FAR requirements
    • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects without missing deadlines or sacrificing accuracy.

     

    DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

     

    • Excellent communication, presentation and customer interface skills
    • Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment
    • Must be self-motivated, demonstrate initiative, and be able to work independently or with minimal supervision
    • Competent in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint.

     

    RESPONSIBILITIES

     

    • Obtain quotes for calibration and repair services
    • Select vendor and process shipper
    • Monitor vendor performance
    • Reconcile documentation
    • Work on other projects as assigned

     

    What We Offer

     

    • Competitive salaries
    • Continuing education assistance
    • Professional development allotment
    • Multiple healthcare benefits packages
    • 401K
    • Flexible time off (FTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
    • Access to Kennedy Space Center on site services including the 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 world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

     

    We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

     

    Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

     

    Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

     

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

     

     

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Purchasing Specialist
  • Entegee
  • Cape Canaveral, FL FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary:Reports to and receives operational direction from Procurement Management. Receives functional guidance form the global business unit Purchasing Manager. Performs tasks involved in th...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • Dream Finders Homes LLC
  • Palm, FL FULL_TIME
  • Come join our growing team! Dream Finders Homes is a national homebuilder with operations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Colorado, Virginia and Maryland. We hav...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Purchasing Manager
  • IKON Windows and Doors
  • Satellite Beach, FL FULL_TIME
  • Looking for someone that can placing orders in a timely manner with accuracy and minimal errors. Description PURCHASING MANAGER Our Purchasing Manager is a key member of our team, responsible for effi...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • Edge Electric, Inc.
  • Fort Pierce, FL FULL_TIME
  • Thank you for considering a position with us! We are Edge Electric and Stryker Electric, a group of leading electrical contractors in Texas and Florida. Job Summary: Stryker Electric is seeking a deta...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Purchasing and Materials Manager
  • Dassault Falcon Jet
  • Melbourne, FL FULL_TIME
  • Do you have seven (7) years of experience in Supply Chain Management, preferable in the aviation industry or similar environment? Do you focus on customer loyalty and have a great relationship with ve...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Field Service Dispatcher and Inventory
  • AUTOMOTIVE DEVELOPMENT GROUP
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Looking for someone who can handle the rapid fire of incoming service calls while juggli...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Engineer
  • Daher
  • Stuart, FL
  • Job Title Quality Engineer Job Description Summary Take off with Daher! Are you motivated by the idea of joining this di...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Sales Specialist
  • The Judge Group
  • Fort Pierce, FL
  • Brand Support Analyst/MarketingSince our humble beginnings, Natalie s Orchid Island Juice Company s mission has been to ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Director
  • Florida Community Health Centers, Inc.
  • Fort Pierce, FL
  • Job Description Job Description (PC 04-5005-522 & PC 02-5005-521) About FCHC: Since 1976, Florida Community Health Cente...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Cardiovascular ICU
  • Texas Nursing Services
  • Fort Pierce, FL
  • Position: Director of CVICU Location: Fort Pierce, FL Facility Spotlight: Join a leading 380-bed acute-care facility kno...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Field Service Dispatcher and Inventory
  • AUTOMOTIVE DEVELOPMENT GROUP
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Looking for someone who can handle the rapid fire of incoming service calls while juggli...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tooling Coordinator (Aerospace)
  • Daher
  • Stuart, FL
  • Job Title Tooling Coordinator (Aerospace) Job Description Summary Take off with Daher! Are you motivated by the idea of ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sustainability Program Associate
  • Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
  • Fort Pierce, FL
  • Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : Fort Pierce, FL Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2023-00074 Department: PUBL...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Port St. Lucie is a city in St. Lucie County, Florida, United States. It is the most populous municipality in the county with a population of 164,603 at the 2010 census due to its rapid growth during the 2000s. It is located 125 miles southeast of Orlando, and 114 miles northwest of Miami.In 2017, the United States Census Bureau estimated the city's population at 189,344. The Port St. Lucie Metropolitan Area includes the counties of St. Lucie County & Martin County and as of 2016 had an estimated population of 465,208. Port St. Lucie is also contained within the Miami - Fort Lauderdale - Port ...
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Income Estimation for Purchasing Director jobs
$162,928 to $218,880
Port Saint Lucie, Florida area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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