Buyer Sr - Supply Chain

About the role

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Responsibilities

• Support developing the supply chain for multiple space vehicle subsystems.
• Work closely with technical stakeholders to understand roadmap and synergies across platforms.
• Ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs of Blue Origin.
• Competent in Blue Origin Supply Chain compliance standards, strategies, and initiatives.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal/Requests for Quote, perform cost analysis in support of proposals, and develop negotiation strategies.
• Construct various contracting types for major procurement activities to meet the requirements of the programs and needs of the business, including long range procurement agreements, sourcing partnerships, continuous improvement initiatives, and enhanced efficiencies.
• Lead the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements (i.e., Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)).
• Support the overall procurement organization’s strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved, including delivery of production materials that are on time, within budget, and meet technical performance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or Master's degree with 4+ years of experience in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management, or related industry experience.
• Interpret and apply company, policies, procedures, work instructions, business standards, and U.S. government regulations, including FAR, DFAR, ITAR/EAR, and SOX Compliance.
• Maintain compliant and accurate files and data records.
• Show strong analytical skills, data-driven, with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics.
• Leverage AI to augment processes and reporting.
• Earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.

Qualifications

• Current active DOD Secret Security Clearance and/or Special Access.
• Space industry experience.
• Operations or engineering experience.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Solid communication skills.
• Experience in preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal/Requests for Quote.
• Perform cost analysis in support of proposals.
• Develop negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations.
• Experience in constructing various contracting types for major procurement activities.
• Take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices.
• Resolve issues within the procurement process.
• Lead the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements (i.e., Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)).
• Support the overall procurement organization’s strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved.
• Identify opportunities, find solutions, execute plans, and evaluate results critically and expediently.
• Deep ERP experience.
• Adept at working with different systems and making recommendations on improvements for both systems and processes (i.e., ERP, MS Office, Data Analytics).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Other benefits may vary based on site and role type.