Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field with relevant experience.
5+ years of supply chain experience (or 3+ with Master's).
Prior purchasing experience in facilities, real estate, or construction operations.
Strong understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations and import/export regulations.
Ability to interpret technical documentation related to facilities and construction.
Excellent communication, analytical, and soft skills for a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Manage suppliers and teams for facilities operations and maintenance projects.
Own the procurement lifecycle from creation to payment and dispute resolution.
Prepare and issue RFPs and RFQs while conducting price analyses.
Draft contracts for various facilities activities, including service and construction agreements.
Lead the identification and management of strategic agreements for facilities categories.
Ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery of materials and services aligned with strategic objectives.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on high-impact projects at Blue Origin sites.
Access to advanced procurement systems and tools.
Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
Exposure to strategic negotiation and contract management.
Professional development through preferred certifications and training.
Full Job Description
Varstaff is looking for a Facilities Buyer:
Role Overview & Core Focus:
Program Support: Manage and direct suppliers and teammates to support facilities operations, maintenance, and capital improvement projects across Blue Origin sites.
Full Procurement Lifecycle: Take complete ownership of the procurement process, from requisition creation through to final invoice payment and dispute resolution.
Key Responsibilities:
Sourcing & RFP Management: Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Requests for Quote (RFQs), perform price analyses, and develop targeted negotiation strategies.
Contract Construction: Draft and execute various agreement types for major facilities activities, including service agreements, construction contracts, Long-Term Agreements (LTAs), and sourcing partnerships.
Strategic Agreements: Lead the identification and management of strategic agreements for facilities categories such as MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), building services, and equipment.
Operational Alignment: Ensure the on-time, on-budget delivery of materials and services while aligning with corporate strategic objectives, quality, and safety standards.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field with 5+ years of supply chain experience (or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience).
Category Expertise: Prior experience purchasing for facilities, real estate, construction, or manufacturing operations (including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, MRO supplies, or capital equipment).
Contracting & Regulations: Solid understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), import/export regulations (ITAR/EAR), and experience managing multiple contract types (FFP, T&M, and service agreements).
Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret facilities-related documentation, including statements of work (SOWs), equipment specifications, and building drawings.
Soft Skills & Analytics: Top-notch communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical capabilities for tracking procurement metrics, and the ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment.
Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with facilities-related safety standards (e.g., OSHA) and supplier qualification processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
Systems: Experience utilizing Deltek Costpoint, Jira, SharePoint, or CMMS/Maximo platforms.
Certifications: Professional supply chain or project management certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, PMP, FMP, or CFM).
