Senior Space Procurement Specialist

Blue Origin LLC; Altadena (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Buyer III to manage tactical procurement for multiple departments within Blue Origin Operations. You will handle supplier communications, price analyses, RFPs/RFQs, and negotiations to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.

This role emphasizes compliance with FAR/DFAR and AS9100 quality standards. The position reports to the Blue Origin Operations purchasing team and requires a strong background in avionics, machined parts, and major subcontracts, with an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant field and extensive procurement/supply chain experience.
• Master's degree preferred with strong tactical procurement background.
• Knowledge of U.S. government regulations (FAR/DFAR) and compliance standards.
• Strong analytical and data-driven skills with program metric tracking.
• Ability to develop negotiation plans for various contract types.
• Understanding of AS9100 quality management system requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering data (drawings, SOW) and communicate recommendations.
• Experience in avionics, machined parts, raw materials, or major subcontracts.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and execute program requirements to meet Blue Origin needs.
• Maintain compliance with Blue Origin Supply Chain and FAR standards.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Prepare RFx/RFQ, perform price analyses, and lead negotiations.
• Construct contracting types for major procurement activities and improvements.
• Own the procurement process from requisition to final payment and resolve issues.
• Support strategic procurement direction to deliver materials on time and within budget.

Skills

FAR/DFAR compliance

SOX compliance

Analytical skills

Price analysis

Negotiation planning

AS9100 knowledge

Engineering data interpretation

Avionics procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Management, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in Business Administration / Management, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Buyer III to manage tactical procurement for multiple departments within Blue Origin Operations. You will handle supplier communications, price analyses, RFPs/RFQs, and negotiations to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.

This role emphasizes compliance with FAR/DFAR and AS9100 quality standards. The position reports to the Blue Origin Operations purchasing team and requires a strong background in avionics, machined parts, and major subcontracts, with an