Procurement Program Manager III/Senior - (Fixed-Term)

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC seeks a seasoned procurement program professional to lead end-to-end procurement for aerospace initiatives. You will plan, source, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts, coordinating with engineering, quality, and finance teams to meet program objectives.

You will drive cost savings, implement automation, and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance with AS9100-like processes and export control requirements. This fixed-term role supports Blue Origin Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 5+ years leading complex procurement programs in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams to meet procurement requirements.
• Strong supplier management: RFPs, SOWs, negotiations, contracts.
• Experience with mission-critical manufacturing or launch operations.
• Understanding of contract types and subcontract management best practices.
• Proficiency with Costpoint, Coupa, SAP, MS Project, and Excel.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted drafting, reporting, and data tooling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement program plans aligned with project objectives and standards.
• Act as primary procurement contact for internal customers and suppliers.
• Manage multiple procurement programs with scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Build commodity-level procurement plans aligned to schedules and budgets.
• Develop procurement schedules and monitor spend performance.
• Manage contracts, budgets, and delivery across portfolios.
• Lead all phases of procurement lifecycle from sourcing to closeout.
• Evaluate supplier quality, delivery, safety, and compliance.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities affecting procurement execution.
• Maintain data integrity and cost accounting for portfolios.
• Coach and develop junior staff; identify cost savings opportunities.
• Leverage AI tools to streamline sourcing, reporting, and automation.

Skills

Procurement planning

Cross-functional leadership

Sourcing strategy

RFP development

Contract negotiation

Data analysis

Cost control & savings

AI-assisted tooling familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

PMI/PMBOK/ANSI/ISO knowledge

CSCP or PMP certification (desirable)

Tools

Costpoint

Coupa

SAP

MS Project

Excel

Power Automate / Python automation (AI-assisted drafting)

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.

This is a Fixed Term position.

Responsibilities

• Develop overall procurement program plans consistent with project objectives as defined by program owners and key stakeholders, in accordance with accepted procurement and project management standards (PMI, PMBOK, ANSI, ISO)
• Act as primary procurement point of contact to establish internal customer requirements, sourcing objectives, and supplier expectations
• Manage implementation and planning of multiple simultaneous procurement programs, including defining scope, deliverables, sourcing strategy, timelines, and resource requirements
• Build and deploy commodity-level procurement plans aligned to program schedules and budget targets
• Develop and maintain procurement schedules; monitor and report on PO status, delivery risk, and spend performance against plan
• Manage program contracts, budgets, and delivery schedules across an assigned portfolio from award through closeout
• Lead and direct all phases of the procurement lifecycle -- from sourcing strategy and RFP issuance through negotiation, award, execution, and supplier performance management
• Evaluate supplier quality, delivery performance, safety practices, and compliance with applicable regulations
• Coordinate cross-functional activities that affect successful procurement execution, including engineering reviews, quality holds, receiving discrepancies, and invoice resolution
• Maintain accurate electronic records; own the data integrity and cost accounting for assigned procurement portfolio
• Coach, mentor, and technically develop junior procurement staff
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings, process improvement, and automation across the procurement workflow
• Leverage AI tools and automation to streamline sourcing, reporting, supplier communication, and data analysis tasks -- including using vibe coding approaches (AI-assisted scripting and tooling) to build lightweight procurement dashboards, automate repetitive ERP workflows, and accelerate RFP/analysis turnaround

Qualifications

• Required B.S. in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; Project Management experience strongly preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing complex procurement programs, supplier contracts, and sourcing activities in an aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environment
• Experience leading and coordinating cross-functional teams (engineering, finance, operations, quality) to meet program-level procurement requirements
• Strong supplier management skills including RFP development, statement of work and specification writing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, and contract award
• Recent procurement experience supporting mission-critical manufacturing or launch operations environments
• Deep understanding of contract types, terms and conditions, and subcontract management best practices
• Proficient in procurement and project management tools (Costpoint, Coupa, SAP, MS Project, or equivalent)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); strong Excel/data skills required
• Experience with AI and automation tools to improve procurement workflows -- including AI-assisted drafting (RFPs, SOWs, supplier communications), automated reporting, and vibe coding approaches using tools like Claude, Copilot, or ChatGPT to build scripts, dashboards, or process automations without formal software engineering background
• Comfort building and iterating on lightweight tooling using AI assistance to solve procurement data and workflow problems
• Strong analytical skills; data-driven with experience establishing and tracking procurement KPIs (OTD, PR-to-PO cycle time, cost savings, poke-outs)
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or otherwise able to review all export-controlled technical information

Desired

• Knowledge of AS9100 standards and aerospace supply chain quality requirements
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Demonstrated experience automating procurement reporting or supplier tracking using Python, Power Automate, or AI-assisted coding tools

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 (CDL drivers only), 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

• 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, 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’sAffirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission‑driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. 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 are 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.

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