Buyer III

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Washington state seeks a Buyer III to support day-to-day tactical purchasing across spaceflight programs, negotiate Master Service Agreements, and manage supplier performance. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to source suppliers and ensure timely, cost-effective procurement.

The role requires strong contract negotiation skills, multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, and a proven track record in supplier management.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of purchasing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with multiple tasks.
• Strong negotiation skills with minimal oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop supplier selection criteria and RFPs.
• Negotiate and manage Master Service Agreements with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct business reviews.
• Manage Purchase Order lifecycle from requisition to payment.
• Support cross-functional teams and surge capacity.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Costpoint

Coupa

JIRA Atlassian

Job description

Buyer III page is loaded## Buyer IIIlocations: Space Coast, FL: Greater Seattle Areatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R72245Application close date:Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit EarthAs part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will support the performance of day to day tactical purchasing functions for various spaceflight systems as well as negotiate and manage Master Service Agreements, and Consulting and Professional Service Agreements with consultants and service providers to support various departments and programs. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of supplier communications, contract pricing, quality, and build schedule and will be responsible for supplier management and performance. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!**Responsibilities:*** Work with internal stakeholders to create supplier selection criteria and create Requests for Proposal to solicit bid responses to meet company objectives.* Work with internal stakeholders to develop Statements of Work and appropriate payment milestone schedules. Hold supplier accountable for their performance to the SOW.* Coordinate supplier set up documentation for new suppliers and negotiate Non Disclosure Agreement, Master Service Agreement or Consulting and Professional Service Agreement language with suppliers.* Manage and develop strategic suppliers.* Evaluate current processes and practices to identify areas for improvement projects using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques.* Accountable for Purchase Order life cycle management from requisition to invoice payment.* Serve as an escalation point for the resolution of discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, accounts payable invoices, and payment to the supplier.* Serve as an escalation point for issues and challenges around supplier order management.* Monitor suppliers' performance and prepare reports and other records. Conduct supplier business reviews and develop plans to improve supplier performance* Support team of buyers with order management, backlog monitoring, daily status, report tracking and schedule risks to \"share the load\" for surge capacity.**Qualifications:*** Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!* 4+ years experience in purchasing* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field* Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment to accomplish goals while managing multiple tasks* Strong contract negotiation skills, with experience completing negotiations with little oversight and direction* Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Windows programs (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)* Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, and independently.* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills* Exceptional organizational and analytical skills* Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion* Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum**Desired:*** Experience in research and development purchasing in a collaborative, fast paced, team environment* Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System or other continuous improvement methodologies* Experience with aerospace defense industry machined parts preferred* Experience with Costpoint and Coupa purchasing system and JIRA Atlassian software* APICS, CPM, CSCP certification or equivalent###Base Pay Range for:WA applicants is $96,074.00 - $134,502.90**Other site ranges may differ****Culture Statement****Export Control Regulations**Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a 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.**Background Check*** Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check* Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation* Required for Certain Job Profiles: 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.* Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical**Benefits*** Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.* Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)* Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.* Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.**Equal Employment Opportunity**Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity,