Senior Buyer, Space Operations & Supply Chain

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Stock options

PTO + holidays

Education Support Program

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin in Florida is seeking a seasoned Buyer III to lead strategic procurement activities for complex aerospace projects. You will manage requisitions, RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier performance across long-term sourcing programs.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and compliance with government regulations, quality systems, and internal policies while driving continuous improvement in cost and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Management, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of tactical experience in procurement / supply chain; Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years in procurement / supply chain.
• Interprets and applies company policies, procedures, work instructions, business standards and U.S. government regulations, i.e., FAR, DFAR, SOX Compliance
• Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics
• Ability to perform written price reasonableness determinations / price analyses using various pricing methods and data sources
• Ability to develop negotiation plans and act as the lead negotiator in negotiations of all types
• Working understanding of AS9100 quality management system requirements
• Ability to interpret engineering data such as specifications, drawings, & supplier statements of work
• Experience in procurement of avionics, machined parts, raw materials, and / or major subcontracts
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Responsibilities

• Prioritize program requirements and execute to meet Blue Origin needs
• Prepare and issue RFx/RFQ, perform price analyses, and lead negotiations
• Construct and manage long-term procurement agreements and IDIQs
• Own procurement process from requisition to final payment, resolving issues
• Lead strategic agreements and supplier partnerships to improve cost and schedule
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR and customer contract flowdowns
• Collaborate to deliver on-time production materials within budget and performance specs
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and inclusion in the supply chain

Skills

Tactical procurement experience

Analytical skills

Negotiation leadership

Supplier management

Regulatory compliance FAR/DFAR/SOX

AS9100 knowledge

Engineering data interpretation

US citizenship awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree + 7 years experience

Master's degree + 4 years experience

Tools

Costpoint

Coupa

JIRA/Atlassian

Tableau

Job description

Blue Origin in Florida is seeking a seasoned Buyer III to lead strategic procurement activities for complex aerospace projects. You will manage requisitions, RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier performance across long-term sourcing programs.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and compliance with government regulations, quality systems, and internal policies while driving continuous improvement in cost and schedule.