Buyer II - New Glenn

Blue Origin•Huntsville, FL

About The Position

Blue Origin envisions millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This Buyer II role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance, supporting Manufacturing and Supply Chain across all facilities. As a Buyer II, you will develop strategic procurement solutions and execute day-to-day tactical purchasing functions for various spaceflight systems. You will contribute to supply chain operations, driving organizational and policy changes to enhance Blue Origin’s bottom-line, and ensure program requirements are prioritized and met. The role requires competence in Blue Origin Supply Chain compliance standards, strategies, and initiatives, along with excellent oral and written communication skills. You will be responsible for preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal/Requests for Quote, performing cost analysis, developing negotiation strategies, and leading formal negotiations. The Buyer II constructs various contract types for major procurement activities, including long-range procurement agreements, sourcing partnerships, continuous improvement initiatives, and identifying efficiency opportunities. You will own the procurement process from requisition to final invoice payment, resolving any issues. Leading the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements (e.g., Long-Term Agreements) is also a key part of the role. You will support the overall procurement organization’s strategic direction, ensuring corporate objectives like on-time delivery of production materials, within budget, and meeting technical performance requirements are achieved. Key attributes for success include influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem-solving. The company seeks someone with technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight, with a passion for the mission and vision.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience, or Master's degree with 3 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, 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
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

Nice To Haves

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Current active DOD Secret Security Clearance and/or Special Access
Experience in Machined Parts, Raw Material and Outplant Services buying

Responsibilities

Develop strategic procurement solutions
Complete day to day tactical purchasing functions for various spaceflight systems
Share in the team’s impact on all aspects of supply chain operations, driving organizational and policy change to enhance Blue Origin’s bottom-line
Ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs of Blue Origin
Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal/ Requests for Quote
Perform cost analysis in support of proposals
Develop negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations
Construct various contract 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
Take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through to final payment of invoices and are accountable to resolve issues within this process
Lead the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements (i.e., Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)) where mutually beneficial
Support the overall procurement organization’s strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved to include: on time delivery of production materials, within budget, and meet technical performance requirements

Benefits

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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Eligibility 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