Buyer III - Propellants

BLUE ORIGIN • Van Horn, TX

19h

About The Position

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 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, 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 professionals, specialists, and engineers, you will develop strategic procurement solutions and complete day to day tactical purchasing functions for various spaceflight systems. You will 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. Our Buyer II will ensure program propellant requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs Blue Origin. They will be competent in Blue Origin Supply Chain compliance standards, strategies, and initiatives. They have excellent oral and written skills, and solid communication skills. They also have experience preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal/ Requests for Quote, performing cost analysis in support of proposals for propellant or similar commodity requirements, and have developed negotiation strategies and led formal negotiations. Our Buyer II is experienced in constructing various contracting types for major propellant activities/scheduling 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. They take ownership of the procurement and scheduling process from requisition creation, management of propellant scheduling efforts through the life of the PO to final payment of invoices and are accountable to resolve issues within this process. They will lead the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements (i.e., Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)) where mutually beneficial. They will support the overall procurement organization’s strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved to include delivery of production materials that are on time, within budget and meet technical performance requirements. Key candidate attributes to facilitate success in this role include influencing, facilitation, organization, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise of propellant commodities, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with minimum 7 years of experience or a Master's degree with 5 years of experience.
• Degree in Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related specialty to supply chain management.
• 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.
• Background and purchasing and negotiations of Bulk and Micro Bulk Propellants and Packaged Gases.
• Strong Supplier Management and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) maintenance.
• Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics.
• Create and maintain systems and processes to streamline operations and monitor delivery schedules.
• Must have top notch people and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Propellant Market or similar commodity spot, micro and bulk buys.
• Knowledge in initiation, review and negotiation of Riders, Leases, Rental Agreements and Master Service Agreements (MSA) and Production Service Agreements (PSA).
• 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

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic procurement solutions and complete day to day tactical purchasing functions for various spaceflight systems.
• Ensure program propellant requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs Blue Origin.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal/ Requests for Quote.
• Perform cost analysis in support of proposals for propellant or similar commodity requirements.
• Develop negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations.
• Construct various contracting types for major propellant activities/scheduling 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 and scheduling process from requisition creation, management of propellant scheduling efforts through the life of the PO 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) and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)) where mutually beneficial.
• Support the overall procurement organization’s strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved to include delivery of production materials that are on time, within budget and meet technical performance requirements.
• Apply technical expertise of propellant commodities, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

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%, and an Education Support Program.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior