Director, Supply Chain Business Development

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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!

The Director Supply Chain Business Development will lead supplier-facing growth and strategic expansion across Blue Origins Global Supply Chain (GSC). This leader will identify evaluate and execute opportunities to strengthen and scale our supply base through supplier development strategic partnerships potential acquisitions investments and vertical integration. This role will report to the VP of Blue Origin Supply Chain and will work closely with Engineering Manufacturing Marketing Procurement and Business Unit leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own Blue Origins vertical integration (VI) strategy and multi-year roadmap setting priorities and targets across make/buy/partner/acquire to strengthen the supplier ecosystem across cost quality delivery capacity and resilience
• Run the VI operating system (trade studies decision criteria forums cadence dashboards) ensuring decisions are documented aligned and driven to closure
• Drive execution of approved VI decisions program-managing cross-functional workstreams across GSC Quality Manufacturing Business Units Finance and Legal to deliver readiness and value capture
• Partner with Corporate Business Development and Strategy when strategic investments or acquisitions are appropriate; support diligence and integration planning and lead GSC-related workstreams
• Lead executive-level supplier engagement and frequent onsite visits to assess operational maturity scalability leadership and strategic fit
• Build joint operating plans with suppliers (investment roadmaps equipment/capacity plans and process/control upgrades) to meet Blue Origin demand and performance targets
• Drive cross-functional alignment across GSC Quality Manufacturing Business Units Finance and Legal to remove constraints and accelerate supplier readiness
• Structure and negotiate strategic partnerships and commercial agreements (e.g. long-term supply capacity reservations co-investment and exclusivity where appropriate) that enable mutual growth and improved supplier performance
• Monitor and assess global supplier market dynamics (capacity constraints sub-tier fragility consolidation trends and geopolitical/export risks) to identify risks opportunities and mitigation actions

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering Supply Chain Operations Business or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Masters degree in business administration Supply Chain or Finance
• 10 years of experience in aerospace/defense advanced manufacturing or other highly regulated complex supply chain/operations environments
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a combination of: supplier development supply chain strategy operations manufacturing corporate development/M&A or strategic partnerships
• Strong collaboration skills with technical teams to co-develop partner solutions
• Proven track record of negotiating and closing complex high-impact deals with C-level stakeholders
• Financial and business-case capability (ROI capex justification cost drivers synergy logic) sufficient to support acquisition/partnership decisions
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% (domestic and international as required)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading or supporting M&A due diligence post-merger integration or vertical integration strategy in manufacturing contexts
• Familiarity with aerospace quality/production frameworks (e.g. AS9100 APQP/PPAP concepts special process controls) and supplier quality systems
• Knowledge of U.S. government contracting environment and compliance considerations (e.g. TAR/EAR)
• Lean / Six Sigma expertise (Black Belt or equivalent applied experience) and demonstrated supplier transformation results.

Culture Statement

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• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check

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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.

• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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