Buyer - NSS

About Us

Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first‑class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!

This position is located at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi.

Nova Space Solutions (NSS) is seeking a Buyer to procure materials, supplies, and services in support of NASA operations. This position purchases goods from approved requisitions, administers purchase orders, maintains vendor relationships, and ensures procurement activities are completed in accordance with the Company's Procurement Manual and customer requirements.

Essential

Job Duties:

• Purchase materials, supplies, and services from approved requisitions in accordance with the Company's Procurement Manual.
• Review plans, drawings, specifications, and other documentation to ensure materials and services meet project requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain pricing, availability, and delivery information.
• Conduct vendor evaluations and site visits as required.
• Maintain vendor source lists and procurement records.
• Prepare, issue, administer, and maintain purchase orders and related procurement documentation.
• Interface with Company personnel, Government representatives, and customers to ensure procurement policies and procedures are understood and followed.
• Perform purchasing activities within established customer requirements.
• Serve as backup to the Junior Buyer position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform quality work within established deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Work independently while coordinating effectively with employees, customers, suppliers, and other organizations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills while managing multiple priorities.
• Comply with all applicable safety, health, and environmental requirements and support a safe workplace.

Mandatory:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) years of purchasing or buying experience.
• Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute.
• Computer proficiency.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction and follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to interact effectively with personnel at all organizational levels in a multicultural, team-oriented environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to obtain the required NASA badge.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting government contracts or NASA programs.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, plans, and technical specifications.
• Experience with computerized purchasing or procurement systems.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment and may require standing, sitting,…