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 small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will support the performance of day to day tactical purchasing functions for various spaceflight systems as well as negotiate and manage Master Service Agreements, and Consulting and Professional Service Agreements with consultants and service providers to support various departments and programs. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of supplier communications, contract pricing, quality, and build schedule and will be responsible for supplier management and performance. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

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!

Responsibilities:

• Work with internal stakeholders to create supplier selection criteria and create Requests for Proposal to solicit bid responses to meet company objectives.

• Work with internal stakeholders to develop Statements of Work and appropriate payment milestone schedules. Hold supplier accountable for their performance to the SOW.

• Coordinate supplier set up documentation for new suppliers and negotiate Non-Disclosure Agreement, Master Service Agreement or Consulting and Professional Service Agreement language with suppliers.

• Manage and develop strategic suppliers.

• Evaluate current processes and practices to identify areas for improvement projects using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques.

• Accountable for Purchase Order life cycle management from requisition to invoice payment.

• Serve as an escalation point for the resolution of discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, accounts payable invoices, and payment to the supplier.

• Serve as an escalation point for issues and challenges around supplier order management.

• Monitor suppliers’ performance and prepare reports and other records. Conduct supplier business reviews and develop plans to improve supplier performance

• Support team of buyers with order management, backlog monitoring, daily status, report tracking and schedule risks to "share the load" for surge capacity.

Qualifications:

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!

• 5+ years’ experience in purchasing for Buyer III role

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field

• Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment to accomplish goals while managing multiple tasks

• Strong contract negotiation skills, with experience completing negotiations with little oversight and direction

• Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Windows programs (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, and independently.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

• 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 in research and development purchasing in a collaborative, fast paced, team environment

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System or other continuous improvement methodologies

• Experience with aerospace Machining, Tooling, and Avionics procurement of products preferred

• Experience with Costpoint and Coupa purchasing system and JIRA Atlassian software

• APICS, CPM, CSCP certification or equivalent

 

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $85,680.00-$119,952.00;CO applicants is $78,540.00-$109,956.00;WA applicants is $85,680.00-$119,952.00

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.

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.

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.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” 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 [email protected].

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