Senior Aerospace Commodity Manager | Global Sourcing

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington State seeks a Senior Commodity Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier development, and category strategies for critical aerospace components. You will collaborate with program, finance, and engineering teams to optimize supply base performance, risk management, and cost efficiency across multiple spaceflight programs.

The role requires extensive supplier market knowledge, experience in regulated environments, and travel to remote sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience managing aerospace/regulated supplier base.
• Ability to evaluate supplier capabilities and risk.
• Willingness to travel 25%–50% to remote sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation, sourcing, and development of the supply base for space vehicle parts.
• Ensure on-time delivery at lowest lifecycle cost to meet program requirements.
• Conduct RFx activities and negotiate long-term supply contracts.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/SC/Engineering/Manufacturing)

Job description

Blue Origin in Washington State seeks a Senior Commodity Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier development, and category strategies for critical aerospace components. You will collaborate with program, finance, and engineering teams to optimize supply base performance, risk management, and cost efficiency across multiple spaceflight programs.

The role requires extensive supplier market knowledge, experience in regulated environments, and travel to remote sites as needed.