Sr Supply Chain Manager

About the role

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. It involves leading efforts to develop and execute the strategic supply chain vision for a responsible subsystem in support of the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Financial management (EVMS, budgets, targets, working capital, material sales)
• Supplier Risk/Opportunity management, supplier performance, supply chain metrics, make buy/make strategies, tactical/strategic sourcing
• Requirements management (FAR/DFARS, ITAR, OPSEC, security classification guides, public law, quality, warranty, etc.)
• Negotiate contracts and ensure supply chain competitiveness and performance throughout the lifecycle of the Program
• Overall ownership of the supplier management process and communication of customer flow-through requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related industry experience
• Extensive knowledge and experience in procurement and planning, MRP/ERP planning and transactions, BOM structures, material estimating, and Basis of Estimate creation
• Demonstrated negotiation skills developed from complex contracts, proposal management, supplier management, capture management or similar negotiating activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate complex ideas, anticipate potential objections and persuade others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view
• Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs and evaluate new ideas with internal and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines with engineering, design, and project management counterparts to deliver on-time products/services
• Experience in engaging with and influencing leadership teams
• Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and ability to define processes that can scale
• Proven problem-solving skills. Able to solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

Qualifications

• Occasional travel required
• Desired Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Coupa purchasing system(s)

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
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays

Culture Statement

Blue Origin is dedicated to building an authentic workplace and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet all desired qualifications but are excited about the role and our mission.