Senior Buyer III, Aerospace Supply Chain

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Education Support Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced procurement professional to own the full lifecycle of complex, high-value commodities, from early engagement to contract closeout. You will develop LTAs and strategic partnerships, lead negotiations, and support pre-sourcing with market research and supplier qualification in partnership with senior buyers.

You will drive supply base strategy, mitigate single-source risks, and ensure FAR/DFAR and SOX compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field; 5–8 years procurement or supply chain experience; or Master's degree plus 3–5 years
• Demonstrated experience leading complex negotiations and managing strategic supplier agreements
• Exposure to pre-sourcing, supplier qualification, or new supplier development activities
• Strong understanding of contract types and risk allocation in procurement agreements
• Deep knowledge of FAR/DFAR and SOX compliance; able to interpret and apply independently
• Excellent analytical skills; able to build business cases, perform should-cost analysis, and present recommendations to leadership
• Strong cross-functional communication and influencing skills; able to drive alignment across engineering, program, and finance stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity, define processes, and scale solutions across a growing team
• Able to earn trust, build positive professional relationships, and contribute to an inclusive team culture
• U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee

Responsibilities

• Own the full procurement lifecycle for complex, high-value, or long-lead commodities — from early engagement through contract closeout
• Lead development and execution of Long-Term Agreements (LTAs), sourcing partnerships, and other strategic agreements with oversight from a senior buyer or commodity lead
• Develop and lead negotiation strategies for complex procurements; structure non-standard contract terms appropriate to program risk and business need
• Support pre-sourcing activities for new or emerging requirements: conduct market research, issue RFIs, identify and assess potential suppliers, and summarize capability findings for senior buyer or commodity lead review
• Participate in new supplier qualification: coordinate capability assessments, support first-article planning, and assist in setting up qualified sources in internal systems — in partnership with senior buyers
• Contribute to supply base strategy for assigned commodities; identify single-source risks, recommend mitigation options, and flag supply base gaps to the commodity lead
• Support make/buy analysis and early supplier engagement for new programs or commodity expansions
• Ensure rigorous compliance with FAR/DFAR, SOX, and Blue Origin procurement standards; maintain audit-ready records
• Serve as a cross-functional procurement point of contact for engineering, finance, and program teams on assigned commodities
• Mentor and support Buyer I and Buyer II team members; provide guidance on procurement process, compliance, and supplier management

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field

Master's degree

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced procurement professional to own the full lifecycle of complex, high-value commodities, from early engagement to contract closeout. You will develop LTAs and strategic partnerships, lead negotiations, and support pre-sourcing with market research and supplier qualification in partnership with senior buyers.

You will drive supply base strategy, mitigate single-source risks, and ensure FAR/DFAR and SOX compliance.