Senior Space Procurement & Supplier Manager

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Washington state seeks a Buyer III to support day-to-day tactical purchasing across spaceflight programs, negotiate Master Service Agreements, and manage supplier performance. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to source suppliers and ensure timely, cost-effective procurement.

The role requires strong contract negotiation skills, multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, and a proven track record in supplier management.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of purchasing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with multiple tasks.
• Strong negotiation skills with minimal oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop supplier selection criteria and RFPs.
• Negotiate and manage Master Service Agreements with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct business reviews.
• Manage Purchase Order lifecycle from requisition to payment.
• Support cross-functional teams and surge capacity.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Costpoint

Coupa

JIRA Atlassian

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in Washington state seeks a Buyer III to support day-to-day tactical purchasing across spaceflight programs, negotiate Master Service Agreements, and manage supplier performance. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to source suppliers and ensure timely, cost-effective procurement.

The role requires strong contract negotiation skills, multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, and a proven track record in supplier management.