Senior Procurement Program Lead

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Procurement Lead based in Merritt Island, Florida. In this role, you will manage sourcing and supplier contracting across various areas supporting launch vehicle manufacturing and operations. Your responsibilities will include developing procurement plans, overseeing supplier execution, and ensuring compliance with project management standards.

Applicants should have at least 5 years' experience in procurement and strong analytical skills. The position offers an opportunity to influence procurement processes through AI and automation, contributing to the groundbreaking work at Blue Origin.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing complex procurement programs.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to meet procurement requirements.
• Strong understanding of contract types and management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing, contracting, and supplier execution across multiple commodity areas.
• Develop and maintain procurement schedules; monitor PO status and delivery risk.
• Coach and mentor junior procurement staff.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Contract management

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

B.S. in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Costpoint

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Procurement Lead based in Merritt Island, Florida. In this role, you will manage sourcing and supplier contracting across various areas supporting launch vehicle manufacturing and operations. Your responsibilities will include developing procurement plans, overseeing supplier execution, and ensuring compliance with project management standards.

Applicants should have at least 5 years' experience in procurement and strong analytical skills. The position offers an opportunity to influence procurement processes through AI and automation, contributing to the groundbreaking work at Blue Origin.