Buyer III

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!  

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.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will perform day to day tactical purchasing functions supporting COTS / MOTS buys in Kent, WA. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of supplier communications, product pricing, and quality, and build schedule. As a member of the core team in Kent, WA, you will also support other supply chain management tasks as needed including business analysis and coordination between functions. 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!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Shifts available: Mon-Fri - A Shift
• Interviews will include a technical assessment
• Multiple Locations: Kent, WA, Space Coast, FL OR Hunstville, AL

Responsibilities:

• Perform day to day procurement activities supporting a development program and test flight operations
• Coordinates purchasing the services, material and product requirements for the site. 
• Works with sourcing and program team to select suppliers for bid and award from the approved list in order to achieve program objectives
• Ensures suppliers documentation such as terms and conditions and NDAs are ready prior to engagement
• Manages orders with suppliers, monitors backlog and daily order status report, adjusts schedules as needed, manage/modify POs with overdue shipments and open orders
• Works with logistics team to ensure timely and economical deliveries of all materials to production location
• Ensure that all requirements for purchasing, storage, and transportation of materials are adhered to
• Monitors suppliers’ performance and prepares reports, analysis, and other records
• Resolves discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, accounts payable invoices, and payment to the supplier
• Expedites materials for shortage management
• Coordinate returns to vendor for discrepant material from receiving inspection

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive procurement experience
• Experience procuring large machinery and equipment
• Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment to accomplish goals while managing multiple tasks
• Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
• Familiarity with business Intelligence (BI) tools including Tableau and the SQL programming language
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, and independently
• Strong 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:

• 7+ years tactical level experience in purchasing
• Experience with CAPEX
• Experience overseeing procurement activities for high-dollar and high-value projects.
• Experience in research and development purchasing in a collaborative, fast paced, team environment
• Experience with aerospace defense industry products preferred
• APICS, CPM, CSCP certification or equivalent

 

Compensation Range for:

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.

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