Sr. Manager Supply Chain & Logistics

BLUE ORIGIN•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$129,791 - $181,707

About The Position

Blue Origin's supply chain organization manages a commercially oriented procurement portfolio spanning build-to-print hardware, build-to-specification components, COTS parts, and contract manufacturing partnerships - operating at the pace and discipline required to support high-mix, low-volume aerospace manufacturing at scale. This work is directly critical to on-time, on-budget delivery of Blue Origin's space vehicle programs across all facilities. As Senior Procurement Manager, you will hold full ownership of the organization’s supply chain performance — leading a team of Supply Chain Professional Buyers, driving strategic sourcing and long-term agreement execution across the commercial supplier base, and serving as the primary procurement interface for organization leadership, Blue Origin Senior Management, and cross-functional partners. This is a high-visibility, high-accountability role for a proven procurement leader who thrives in technically complex, commercially driven, and rapidly scaling environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related technical field, or higher
Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related discipline within aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing — or a Master's degree in a related field with a minimum of 7 years of equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years of experience directly managing procurement teams, including full lifecycle responsibilities such as hiring, performance management, and professional development
Demonstrated experience managing commercial procurement for complex Bills of Materials (BOMs), including build-to-print hardware, build-to-specification components, COTS parts, and contract manufacturing partnerships under Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contracts and long-term agreements (LTAs)
Ability to travel up to 25% for supplier engagement, site visits, and cross-facility collaboration as required by program needs
Hands-on proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced procurement digital tools applied to material estimating
Basis of Estimate (BOE) creation, and KPI tracking in a commercial program environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with procurement for spacecraft systems, space-rated hardware, or commercial spaceflight programs, including familiarity with the quality, traceability, and reliability standards these programs demand
Demonstrated experience structuring and managing long-term agreements (LTAs) with contract manufacturers and build-to-specification suppliers, including should-cost modeling, total cost of ownership analysis, and supplier performance governance
Demonstrated ability to present complex procurement data and risk analysis to senior program or functional leadership stakeholders, including experience developing and delivering program-level briefings to senior management audiences
Experience operating in high-mix, low-volume or commercially oriented manufacturing environments, with a track record of adapting FFP sourcing strategies to rapid iteration cycles and evolving build-to-specification requirements
Demonstrated experience with manufacturing industrialization and supplier capacity planning - including production ramp, manufacturing readiness levels (MRLs), tooling and capacity assessments, and rate readiness for build-to-print and build-to-specification hardware

Responsibilities

Own program-level supply chain performance for the organization’s commercial programs, including accountability for schedule, cost, and Material Estimate at Completion (EAC), with regular reporting to organization program leadership
Direct, mentor, and develop a team of Supply Chain Professional Buyers, managing full lifecycle performance including hiring, goal-setting, and ongoing professional development aligned to the organization’s commercial program priorities and operational tempo
Lead strategic sourcing and negotiation of Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contracts and long-term agreements (LTAs) across the organization’s supplier base, including build-to-print manufacturers, build-to-specification suppliers, COTS vendors, and contract manufacturing partners
Develop and maintain organization-specific procurement policies, procedures, templates, and digital tools to ensure best-in-class accuracy, compliance, and traceability across all commercial procurement activities
Analyze material flow data, supplier performance metrics, and internal stakeholder feedback to identify root causes of gaps and implement targeted improvement strategies tailored to the organization’s commercial build-to-print and build-to-specification environments
Lead supplier capacity management across the supply base - assessing capacity, tooling, and manufacturing readiness, modeling demand against supplier throughput, and securing capacity commitments to protect program build rates
Drive industrialization of build-to-print and build-to-specification hardware - partnering with manufacturing and quality engineering on first article inspection (FAI), production readiness reviews, process capability, and rate ramp to mature suppliers from NPI to stable serial production
Assess and govern supplier Technical Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL), establishing maturation roadmaps to close capability gaps ahead of production commitments
Manage supplier internal schedules and milestones to program schedule - integrating supplier production plans into the master schedule and driving recovery actions when supplier milestones slip
Ensure Supply Chain functions execute detailed plans to achieve program goals; proactively identify risks and deviations in performance metrics and implement mitigation strategies before they impact program milestones
Lead rapid resolution of supplier, quality, and material challenges for the organization’s key deliverables, supporting escalation to program and executive leadership when required to protect commercial program commitments
Communicate program status, risks, and opportunities through detailed reports and presentations tailored for organization leadership and cross-functional Blue Origin stakeholders, including Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance