Supply Chain Commodity Manager III

BLUE ORIGIN•Huntsville, AL

4d•$112,059 - $156,883

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which supports manufacturing and supply chain across all Blue Origin facilities. The Supply Chain Commodity Manager serves as the commercial market expert for assigned commodities, defining supply-base strategies, managing global supplier performance, and building relationships with critical aerospace suppliers across spaceflight programs. The role uses market, supplier, and company knowledge to develop and execute strategies that mitigate short- and long-term business risks and ensure continuity of supply. The manager leads strategic sourcing activities, including RFx processes, price negotiations, long-term procurement agreements, identifying and vetting new supply sources, and executing supplier grow, maintain, or exit strategies. Working closely with Program, Finance, Engineering, and other teams, the role analyzes tradeoffs and manages priorities. It also studies market trends, identifies supply-chain risks and opportunities for innovation, and drives category strategies to acquire quality, cost-effective components for Blue Origin programs. The position requires travel 25%–50% of the time, including travel to remote sites. The listed base pay range for Washington applicants is $112,059.00–$156,882.60; ranges at other sites may differ. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience managing commodities in aerospace R&D and manufacturing environments, along with supply chain management experience in aerospace or another regulated environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
Extensive technical knowledge of manufacturing processes for at least one assigned commodity.
Experience sourcing and managing suppliers for complex, technically demanding commodities, including knowledge of manufacturing processes, technical requirements, supplier capabilities, and industry market dynamics.
Demonstrated performance driving supplier improvements in cost, quality, schedule, or other performance criteria.
Ability to travel 25%–50% of the time and to remote sites.
Experience sourcing for both development and production.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and independently.
Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
Exceptional organizational and analytical skills, and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Ability to meet applicable background-check requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
Engineering background or strong technical experience in valves and mechanical systems.
CPM, CSCP, or equivalent certification.
ASQ quality engineer certification.
Two or more years of supplier quality experience.
Six Sigma or Lean process-improvement experience.
Experience with AS9100 and ISO 9001 supply-base requirements.
Experience with FAR/DFAR requirements.
Experience with commercial programs and contracts.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership in evaluating, sourcing, and developing the supply base for space vehicle development and production.
Ensure suppliers can meet commercial procurement scope and fulfill program requirements on time at the lowest lifecycle cost.
Conduct supplier capability and capacity assessments.
Conduct RFx activities for strategic procurements.
Negotiate long-term agreements.
Develop and manage commodity metrics and reporting, including industry updates, supplier ratings, and supplier segmentation, to support periodic business reviews with internal stakeholders.
Participate in the use and improvement of databases that guide sourcing and capture supplier status, history, criticality, operational performance, and known issues.
Work with program stakeholders to identify long-lead procurement requirements and gaps in supply-base capabilities.
Evaluate current and potential supplier suitability and stability, including financial health, staffing, quality, throughput, technical capability, and reputation.
Lead suppliers through structural business changes needed to fulfill Blue Origin’s long-term program demand.
Identify opportunities to leverage supplier relationships, segment, rationalize, or consolidate the supply base, maintain alternate supplier options, and support long-term supplier relationships.
Support the development, deployment, and maturation of the supplier recognition program.
Identify candidate suppliers for mergers and acquisitions activity and support the process with the M&A team.
Gather intelligence on strategic suppliers’ business health and inform senior leadership of long-term risks and proposed countermeasures.
Partner with supply chain engineering, procurement, and supplier quality engineering on site surveys and supplier business evaluations; serve as a point of escalation and resolution for supplier corrective actions.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year, based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on role type and job level; eligibility and amounts are discretionary and not guaranteed.