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!  

Operations: This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

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 support the design and development of Blue’s Supply Chain Management Government Operations. This team will encompass Government subcontracts, Legal requirements & Supplier Diversity. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of Supply Chain operations, driving organizational and policy change to enhance Blue Origin’s bottom-line.

Our Sr Manager, Supply Chain Management will report to the Director, Supply Chain Government Operations, and will be responsible for the management of all Service Act Agreements, CREDAs, AFRL, and other Government Agency Agreements. You will develop, mentor, coach, and engage the team to provide an extraordinary Customer Service experience for Blue’s Internal Customers and Blue’s Supply Chain. You facilitate and lead the development of policies, procedures, templates, and tools to drive consistency, accuracy and compliancy of the Blue Origin Business Unit (BU) support. You will work cross-functionally to develop what good looks like, including creation of key performance indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLA) and hold the team accountable to the performance parameters established. You will grow, cultivate and attract the best talent to ensure success.

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!

Responsibilities of this leader include but are not limited to driving Supply Chain functional performance, working closely with our Supply Chain Management, Legal, Sales Marketing & Strategy, and Finance teams to provide seamless support for our Blue Origin programs and products. You will develop, track and manage the performance of each Service Act Agreement (SAA), function, including financial management (i.e., EVMS, budgets, targets, working capital, material sales, etc.); supplier management (i.e., Material Status, Supplier Risk/Opportunity management, supplier performance, supply chain metrics, etc.), and requirements management (i.e. FAR/DFARS, ITAR, OPSEC, security classification guides, public law, quality, warranty, etc.). This leader will be competent in Blue Origin Supply Chain compliance standards, strategies and initiatives. You will bring unparalleled leadership skills, excellent oral and written skills, solid communication skills, knowledge of Terms and Conditions, an aptitude for DoD contracting, SAA & CREDA requirements, and an understanding of launch service contracts, the ability to lead a diverse team with varying requirements and priorities in support of the business and financial acumen. This leader requires technical leadership competencies to form strategies to construct various contracting types for major procurement activities to meet the requirements of the programs and needs of the business to include long range procurement agreements, sourcing partnerships, continuous improvement initiatives, and identification of opportunities for enhanced efficiencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, Master's degree with 4 years of experience Supply Chain Management or related industry experience.
• In-depth working knowledge of FAR/DFAR and general contract law principles
• Significant understanding of US Government and non-US Government / Commercial acquisitions/contracting
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance as needed for the business.
• Experience in engaging with and influencing leadership teams.
• Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics.
• Track record of managing complex technology projects with aggressive schedules and scarce resources.
• Superior communication skills (written and verbal), leadership abilities, negotiation skills and the ability to team in a cross functional environment are required to perform in this position.
• Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines with engineering, design, and project management counterparts to deliver products and services.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions.
• Experience establishing & maintaining KPIs to track and monitor performance and develop improvement plans.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills developed from contracts, proposal management, supplier management, capture management or similar negotiating activities.
• Ability to develop and execute project plans within budget and schedule constraints, ability to simultaneously manage multiple programs and priorities.
• Occasional travel required.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current SECRET, TOP SECRET or TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Coupa system(s)
• Knowledge of SAAs, CREDAs
• Previous experience working directly with NASA and other Government Agencies

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 50% of the time
• Work from Work organization. On site 5 days (Mon - Fri) required.
• Interviews will include a technical screen.

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $144,078.00-$201,709.20

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.

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