Buyer Sr.

About the Role

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, encompassing Global Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security, with a focus on Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. As a Buyer Sr, you will support day-to-day tactical purchasing functions for construction and facilities projects, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with Blue Origin Supply Chain and Federal Acquisition Regulations. Your work will directly contribute to the company's mission of making space accessible and enabling millions of people to live and work in space for the benefit of Earth.

Responsibilities

• Ensure program requirements are prioritized and executed to meet Blue Origin's needs.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Requests for Quote (RFQs).
• Perform price reasonableness determinations and price analyses to support supplier proposals.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, terms and conditions, scope of work, and schedules.
• Construct various contracting types, including long-term agreements and sourcing partnerships.
• Manage the procurement process from requisition creation to final invoice payment.
• Identify and implement strategic agreements (e.g., LTAs, IDIQs) to enhance efficiencies.
• Support the procurement organization's strategic direction and corporate objectives.
• Ensure timely delivery of production materials within budget and technical requirements.
• Interpret engineering data and provide suggestions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with large, single/sole source suppliers and ambiguous, development-type programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related field with 10+ years of tactical procurement/supply chain experience.
• Master's degree in the same fields with 7+ years of experience is also acceptable.
• Strong understanding of FAR, DFAR, and SOX compliance.
• Analytical skills with experience in program metrics tracking.
• Ability to perform price reasonableness determinations using various pricing methods.
• Experience in developing negotiation plans and leading negotiations.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality management system requirements.
• Experience with non-Firm Fixed Price contract types.
• Track record of working with large suppliers and in development programs.
• Procurement experience in avionics, machined parts, raw materials, and/or major subcontracts.
• U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or lawful admission as a refugee/asylum grantee.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Costpoint, Coupa, JIRA Atlassian, and Tableau.
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Project Management (PMP) Certification.
• Experience with Certified Cost or Pricing Data and U.S. Government proposals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
• Education Support Program.
• Stock options for all regular employees.
• Up to four weeks of paid time off per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Potential for bonuses based on performance and company results.