Global Aerospace Commodity Strategist

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 112,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Stock options

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin, based in Washington, seeks a seasoned Commodity Manager to lead strategic sourcing for aerospace components across programs. You will build supply base strategies, drive RFx activities, and negotiate long-term contracts to ensure cost-effective, reliable supply for spaceflight initiatives.

Candidates should have extensive aerospace procurement experience, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and readiness to travel up to 50% as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in aerospace procurement and supply chain.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience sourcing for complex, technically demanding commodities.
• Willingness to travel 25%–50% and to remote sites.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic evaluation, sourcing, and development of the supply base.
• Conduct RFx activities and negotiate long-term agreements.
• Develop commodity metrics and supplier performance reporting.
• Collaborate with program stakeholders to identify long lead procurement needs.
• Perform supplier capability and capacity assessments.
• Support M&A candidate supplier identification.

Skills

Commodity management

Aerospace market knowledge

RFx execution

Sourcing excellence

Cross-functional teamwork

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

AS9100

ISO9001

FAR/DFAR

Job description

Blue Origin, based in Washington, seeks a seasoned Commodity Manager to lead strategic sourcing for aerospace components across programs. You will build supply base strategies, drive RFx activities, and negotiate long-term contracts to ensure cost-effective, reliable supply for spaceflight initiatives.

Candidates should have extensive aerospace procurement experience, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and readiness to travel up to 50% as needed.