Procurement Expeditor (Fixed Term)

BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Expeditor manages open purchase orders from acknowledgment through final receipt, with a core focus on identifying and resolving delivery risk before it reaches the production floor. They are the primary point of contact for supplier delivery status, maintaining accurate, up-to-date PO health data and communicating deviations with clear proposed actions. A central responsibility of this role is working recovery and pull-in options with suppliers on late or at-risk orders. This includes identifying which orders require intervention, initiating direct supplier conversations about schedule recovery, evaluating available expedite paths (premium freight, supplier overtime, lot splitting, reallocation from existing stock), and analyzing the cost implications of each option. The Expeditor presents recovery recommendations to buyers and program stakeholders with a clear summary of options, costs, and trade-offs -- enabling fast, informed decisions. When financial expenditure is required to execute a recovery action, the Expeditor coordinates the approval process and ensures the action is tracked and closed. They partner closely with buyers to prioritize the most critical shortages, coordinate with the receiving team on inbound delivery logistics, and support invoice reconciliation when delivery-related discrepancies arise. They maintain supplier accountability through consistent follow-through and documented communication, and escalate unresolved risks through the appropriate channels.

Requirements

Organized
Persistent
Financially aware
Clear communicator under pressure
Bias toward action
Passion for our mission and vision
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.
Ability to pass Blue’s Standard Background Check.
Ability to pass Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation.
Ability to pass Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Nice To Haves

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 an 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.

Responsibilities

Manage open purchase orders from acknowledgment through final receipt.
Identify and resolve delivery risk before it reaches the production floor.
Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier delivery status.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date PO health data.
Communicate deviations with clear proposed actions.
Work recovery and pull-in options with suppliers on late or at-risk orders.
Identify orders requiring intervention.
Initiate direct supplier conversations about schedule recovery.
Evaluate available expedite paths (premium freight, supplier overtime, lot splitting, reallocation from existing stock).
Analyze the cost implications of each recovery option.
Present recovery recommendations to buyers and program stakeholders with a clear summary of options, costs, and trade-offs.
Coordinate the approval process for financial expenditures required for recovery actions.
Ensure recovery actions are tracked and closed.
Partner closely with buyers to prioritize critical shortages.
Coordinate with the receiving team on inbound delivery logistics.
Support invoice reconciliation when delivery-related discrepancies arise.
Maintain supplier accountability through consistent follow-through and documented communication.
Escalate unresolved risks through the appropriate channels.