Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers

you will lead efforts to develop and execute the strategic supply chain vision for your responsible subsystem in support of the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle. You will interact with our customers, engineering and operations, to address concerns and ensure development efforts and deliveries are on track. This role will be responsible for the management and execution of the material program strategy and the material program plan to ensure program competitiveness and performance from the front end of the business through fulfillment. Key responsibilities of this function include financial management (i.e., EVMS, budgets, targets, working capital, material sales, etc.); Supplier Risk/Opportunity management, supplier performance, supply chain metrics, make buy/make where strategies, tactical/strategic sourcing, etc.), and requirements management (i.e. FAR/DFARS, ITAR, OPSEC, security classification guides, public law, quality, warranty, etc.). This role will ensure the placement and receipt of all material requirements to meet those strategies and plans in support of program requirements including complete material management and ownership). You will negotiate contracts and ensure supply chain competitiveness and performance throughout the lifecycle of the Program. The position includes responsibility for overall ownership of the supplier management process and communication of customer flow-through requirements to ensure that supplier performance exceeds mission objectives.

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!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience, Master's degree with 4+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related industry experience.
• Strong knowledge and experience in procurement and planning, MRP/ERP planning and transactions, BOM structures, material estimating, and Basis of Estimate creation.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills developed from Terms and Condition, contracts, proposal management, supplier management, capture management or similar negotiating activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate complex ideas, anticipate potential objections and persuade others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs and evaluate new ideas with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines with engineering, design, and project management counterparts to deliver on-time products/services
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions.
• Ability to develop and execute project plans within budget and schedule constraints, ability to simultaneously manage multiple programs and priorities.
• Experience in engaging with and influencing leadership teams
• Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and ability to define processes that can scale.
• Proven problem-solving skills. Able to solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions.
• Occasional travel required

Desired:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Coupa purchasing system(s)

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $112,059.00 - $156,882.60

Other site ranges may differ

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• 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 company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.