Buyer III - Supply Chain

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

Our Buyer III will ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs Blue Origin. They will be competent in Blue Origin Supply Chain compliance standards strategies and initiatives. They have excellent oral and written skills and solid communication skills. They also have experience preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal/ Requests for Quote performing cost analysis in support of proposals and have developed negotiation strategies and led formal negotiations. Our Buyer III is experienced in constructing 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. They take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation throughfinal payment of invoices and are accountable to resolve issues within this process. They will lead the identification implementation negotiation execution and management of strategic agreements (i.e. Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)) where mutually beneficial. They will support the overall procurement organizations strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved to include delivery of production materials that are on time within budget and meet technical performance requirements.

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!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with 6 years of experience Masters degree with 4 years of experience in Business Administration/Management Supply Chain Management Engineering or related industry experience.
• Interprets and applies company policies procedures work instructions business standards and U.S. government regulations i.e. FAR DFAR ITAR/EAR and SOX Compliance.
• Ensure timely and effective completion of projects and initiatives of the supply chain department.
• Maintain compliant and accurate files and data records.
• Strong analytical skills data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics
• Create and maintain systems and processes to streamline operations.
• Must have top notch people and communication skills.
• Working understanding of AS9100 standards.
• Knowledge of Engineering Data such as specifications & source control drawings.
• An eagerness to identify opportunities find solutions execute plans and evaluate results critically and expediently
• Highly analytical and critical thinker
• Maintains passion for solving problems from end-to-end
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines multi-task and prioritize workload
• Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and ability to define processes that can scale
• Adept at working with different systems and making recommendations on improvements for both systems and processes (i.e. ERP MS Office Data Analytics)
• Ability to earn trust maintain positive and professional relationships

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Current active DOD Secret Security Clearance and/or Special Access
• Experience with Costpoint and Machined Parts procurement

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.

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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.

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