Senior Buyer, Aerospace Integrated Supply Chain

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 79,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education support

Stock options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington is seeking a procurement professional to own end-to-end processes for spaceflight systems. You will manage requisitions, sourcing, negotiations, awards, and invoicing while building strong supplier relationships to support program execution.

You’ll lead RFQ/RFP initiatives, evaluate proposals on price, schedule, and capability, and work with engineering, finance, and programs to remove roadblocks. A background in FAR/DFAR compliance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience independently leading RFQ/RFP processes and supplier negotiations
• Working knowledge of contract types (FFP, T&M, cost-plus) and when to apply them
• Strong analytical skills; able to perform cost analysis and develop data-driven sourcing recommendations
• Solid understanding of FAR/DFAR compliance requirements; experience with SOX-compliant procurement preferred

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end procurement process for assigned commodities and programs — requisition creation, sourcing, negotiation, award, execution, and invoice resolution
• Lead RFP/RFQ issuance and source selection activities independently; evaluate proposals on price, schedule, technical capability, and risk
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies for routine and moderately complex procurements; lead negotiations and document outcomes
• Manage active supplier relationships for assigned supply base; track delivery and quality performance, elevate risks proactively, and drive corrective actions
• Support the development and execution of Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and other strategic agreements under direction of senior buyers or commodity leads
• Ensure full compliance with FAR/DFAR, SOX, and Blue Origin procurement policies; maintain accurate and auditable procurement records
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and program teams to anticipate requirements and resolve procurement roadblocks
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives; identify and recommend process or system improvements
• Support and mentor Buyer I team members as needed

Skills

RFQ/RFP leadership

Negotiation

Supply chain analytics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Costpoint

Job description

Blue Origin in Washington is seeking a procurement professional to own end-to-end processes for spaceflight systems. You will manage requisitions, sourcing, negotiations, awards, and invoicing while building strong supplier relationships to support program execution.

You’ll lead RFQ/RFP initiatives, evaluate proposals on price, schedule, and capability, and work with engineering, finance, and programs to remove roadblocks. A background in FAR/DFAR compliance is preferred.