Aerospace Buyer III: Full Lifecycle Procurement & Contracts

Varstaff; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a procurement professional to manage suppliers and procurement activities for spaceflight systems development. The role includes preparing RFPs/RFQs, performing price analyses, and developing negotiation strategies to ensure optimal value and compliance.

You will own the full procurement lifecycle from requisition through final invoice, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of production materials meeting all technical performance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Finance with 5+ years of experience, or a Master's with 3+ years.
• Knowledge of FAR and AS9100 standards and engineering data/specifications.
• Experience creating RFPs/RFQs, price analyses, and negotiation strategies.
• Experience managing LTAs, FFP, T&M, and cost-type contracts.
• Strong analytical, prioritization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage suppliers and procurement activities to support spaceflight systems development.
• Prepare RFP/RFQ, perform price analyses, and develop negotiation strategies.
• Create and manage LTAs, FFP, T&M, and cost-type contracts.
• Own the full procurement lifecycle from requisition through final invoice resolution.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of production materials meeting performance requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Finance

Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Finance

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Jira

SharePoint

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a procurement professional to manage suppliers and procurement activities for spaceflight systems development. The role includes preparing RFPs/RFQs, performing price analyses, and developing negotiation strategies to ensure optimal value and compliance.

You will own the full procurement lifecycle from requisition through final invoice, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of production materials meeting all technical performance requirements.