Buyer III

Varstaff Staffing; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin, partnered with Varstaff Staffing, seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage suppliers and procurement activities for spaceflight systems development.

You will prepare RFPs/RFQs, analyze prices, and develop negotiation strategies while overseeing LTAs, FFP, T&M, and cost-type contracts. Expect to ensure timely, on-budget delivery of production materials meeting performance requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience with aerospace/space industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of FAR, AS9100 standards, and engineering data/specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage suppliers and procurement activities to support spaceflight systems development.
• Prepare RFPs/RFQs, perform price analyses, and develop negotiation strategies.
• Own the full procurement lifecycle from requisition through final invoice resolution.

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

Manage suppliers and procurement activities to support spaceflight systems development for Blue Origin.

Prepare Requests for Proposal/Quote (RFP/RFQ), perform price analyses, and develop negotiation strategies.

Create and manage various contract types, including long-term strategic agreements (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 all technical performance requirements.

Maintain knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), AS9100 standards, and engineering data/specifications.

Demonstrate strong analytical, prioritization, and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-have:

Aerospace/Space industry experience (specifically Avionics or Fluids components).

Understanding of ITAR/EAR regulations.

CPSM, CSCP, or PMP certification.

Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Jira, and SharePoint.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Finance with 5+ years of experience (or Master's degree with 3+ years of experience).