Buyer III

Blue Origin LLC; Sun City Center (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a purchasing professional to support day-to-day tactical purchases, negotiate master agreements, and manage supplier relationships. You will collaborate with internal teams to develop SOWs, track milestones, and drive continuous improvement using Lean methods and Six Sigma.

A strong focus on compliance and cost savings is required. The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, rigorous supplier management, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 4+ years purchasing experience.
• Strong contract negotiation skills and ability to negotiate with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Windows programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in fast-paced, evolving environments and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Create supplier selection criteria and RFPs to meet objectives.
• Develop Statements of Work and payment milestone schedules.
• Hold suppliers accountable for performance to the SOW.
• Negotiate NDAs, MSAs, and CSAs with suppliers.
• Manage and develop strategic suppliers.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Six Sigma

MS Office

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

JIRA

Coupa

Job description

Application 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 Earth As 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

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.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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.

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, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.