Supply Chain Program Manager

Blue Origin · Los Angeles, CA · 1 wk ago

On-siteInformation Technology$104k–$146k/yrFull-time

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 manage and direct suppliers and teammates to support the external development of various spaceflight systems.

Responsibilities

Interact with customers and Programs to address concerns and ensure development efforts and deliveries are on track.
Manage teams of Procurement Professionals to create Statements of Work, develop negotiation approaches for contracts, and manage ongoing contracts for complex hardware.
Support policies, procedures, templates, and tools to drive consistency, accuracy, and compliance across Blue Origin Business Units.
Ensure the placement and receipt of all material requirements to meet strategies and plans in support of program requirements including complete material management and ownership (schedule, cost, and Material EAC).
Negotiate contracts and ensure supply chain competitiveness and performance throughout the lifecycle of the Program.
Own the supplier management process and communicate customer flow-through requirements to ensure supplier performance exceeds mission objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, or Master's degree with 6 years of experience in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related industry experience.
Experience as a people manager, encouraging and supporting performance management activities, goal setting, career counseling, compensation planning, and employee training and/or talent development while managing employees and employee relations issues within varying levels of the Organization.
Knowledge and experience in procurement and planning, MRP/ERP planning and transactions, BOM structures, and material estimating and Basis of Estimate creation.
Track record of managing complex technology projects, including supplier NPI process Supplier assessment of Technical Readiness and Manufacturing Readiness levels.
Superior communication skills (written and verbal), leadership abilities, negotiation skills, and the ability to team in a cross-functional environment.
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 online products/services.
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, including modeling with AI.
Experience with and knowledge of defense acquisition.
Ability to manage supplier program milestones congruent to program schedules.
Experience in Lean / Six Sigma, and demonstrate proficiency at creating models / tools, re-engineering business processes, and performing complex data analysis to improve profitability, cost structure by product group, and production volume attainment.
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.
Occasional travel required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, or Master's degree with 6 years of experience in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related industry experience.
Experience as a people manager, encouraging and supporting performance management activities, goal setting, career counseling, compensation planning, and employee training and/or talent development while managing employees and employee relations issues within varying levels of the Organization.
Knowledge and experience in procurement and planning, MRP/ERP planning and transactions, BOM structures, and material estimating and Basis of Estimate creation.
Track record of managing complex technology projects, including supplier NPI process Supplier assessment of Technical Readiness and Manufacturing Readiness levels.
Superior communication skills (written and verbal), leadership abilities, negotiation skills, and the ability to team in a cross-functional environment.
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 online products/services.
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, including modeling with AI.
Experience with and knowledge of defense acquisition.
Ability to manage supplier program milestones congruent to program schedules.
Experience in Lean / Six Sigma, and demonstrate proficiency at creating models / tools, re-engineering business processes, and performing complex data analysis to improve profitability, cost structure by product group, and production volume attainment.
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.
Occasional travel required.

Skills

Influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving.

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%, and an 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).

Pay

Base Pay Range For CA applicants is $104,227.00 - $145,637.10 CO applicants is $95,358.00 - $133,501.20 WA applicants is $104,027.00 - $145,637.10 Other Site Ranges May Differ Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits Benefits include: 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%, and an 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.Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.