Senior Propellant Contracts & Sourcing Lead

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Merritt Island, Florida, to manage strategic procurement solutions for space systems. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree with significant experience in purchasing and negotiation. Key responsibilities include managing the procurement process and ensuring compliance with company policies. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and some travel is expected. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative spaceflight initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years experience or Master's Degree with 5+ years experience.
• Strong Supplier Management and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) maintenance.
• Experience negotiating large scale pressure vessels and cryogenic tanks.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage RFQ, RFI, and RFPs.
• Lead formal negotiations on pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Take ownership of the procurement process from requisition to payment.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management or related field

Tools

Costpoint

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Tableau

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Merritt Island, Florida, to manage strategic procurement solutions for space systems. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree with significant experience in purchasing and negotiation. Key responsibilities include managing the procurement process and ensuring compliance with company policies. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and some travel is expected. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative spaceflight initiatives in a dynamic environment.