Buyer Sr.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of professionals, specialists, and engineers, you will lead efforts to manage and direct suppliers and teammates to support the external development of various spaceflight systems. You will interact with our customers, the Programs, to address concerns and ensure development efforts and deliveries are on track.

Key candidate attributes to facilitate success in this role include influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving.  We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or similar is required.
• Minimum of 8-10+ years of relevant professional experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Must have knowledge and experience in subcontracts, supplier management, procurement and planning, MRP/ERP planning and transactions, BOM structures, and material estimating and Basis of Estimate creation.
• Must have understanding and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Experience with development and or R&D procurement projects
• Experience with complex negotiations including terms and conditions
• Track record of managing complex technology projects with aggressive schedules and scarce resources
• Superior communication skills (written and verbal), leadership abilities, and the ability to team in a cross functional environment are required to perform in this position.
• 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.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions
• Create and maintain systems and processes to streamline operations.
• Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics
• 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
• Occasional travel required
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• Experience with aerospace procurements related to Ordnance, Fluids, Composites, or Avionics
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Coupa system(s)
• Prior experience in the Space or Aerospace industry
• Experience with import/export (ITAR/EAR) regulations

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $106,377-$148,927

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.