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Varstaff Staffing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage end-to-end sourcing for direct materials, COTS products, and aerospace hardware. You will issue RFQs/RFPs, analyze bids, and negotiate favorable pricing and terms, while maintaining supplier performance and strict traceability.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and hands-on ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Coupa). On-site position in El Segundo, CA with aerospace compliance focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5+ years of procurement/purchasing experience, preferably in a direct buying capacity.
• Demonstrated experience procuring COTS products, discrete electronic components, and electronics hardware.
• Hands-on proficiency with enterprise ERP and procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa).

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end procurement lifecycle for direct materials and services.
• Process purchase requisitions into POs, issue RFQs/RFPs, and perform competitive bid analyses.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions; drive cost savings and supplier value.
• Maintain audit-ready procurement files and ensure compliance with aerospace standards.

Skills

Direct & COTS Sourcing

RFQs & RFPs

Negotiations

Post-Award Supplier Management

On-Time Delivery

Audit & Compliance

ERP Proficiency

Cost Savings

Supplier Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Costpoint

Job description

About the Job:

In this role, you will execute the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for direct materials and services at Blue Origin, with a specialized focus on standard Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products, discrete electronic components, and aerospace-related hardware. You will process purchase requisitions into POs, issue RFQs/RFPs, perform competitive bid analyses, and execute supplier pricing and terms negotiations. Partnering with engineering and quality teams, you will manage post-award supplier performance, maintain On-Time Delivery (OTD), and navigate strict aerospace compliance and traceability standards.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

5+ years of procurement/purchasing experience, preferably in a direct buying capacity.

Demonstrated experience procuring COTS products, discrete electronic components, and electronics hardware.

Hands-on proficiency with enterprise ERP and procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa).

Must-Have Skills

Direct & COTS Sourcing: Full procurement lifecycle execution for direct materials, catalog buying standardization, discrete electronics, and COTS distributor management.

RFQs, RFPs & Negotiations: Skilled in issuing solicitations, conducting competitive cost/bid evaluations, and negotiating pricing, terms, and conditions to drive cost savings.

Post-Award Supplier Management: Proven capability tracking supplier commitment schedules, maintaining On-Time Delivery (OTD), and resolving invoice/delivery/quality issues.

Compliance & Recordkeeping: Ability to maintain audit-ready procurement files in adherence to company policies, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards.

Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred)

Procurement experience in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Familiarity with aerospace quality standards, compliance requirements, and strategic category management.

Hands-on experience with Coupa and Costpoint ERP systems.

Professional procurement certifications (e.g., CPM, CPSM, or equivalent).