Senior Supply Chain Buyer – Strategic Procurements

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin Operations seeks a procurement professional to manage the full lifecycle for complex, high-value commodities. You will lead LTAs, negotiate terms, and coordinate with engineering, finance, and program teams to shape the supplier base.

You will work with senior buyers to develop sourcing strategies, ensure FAR/DFAR and SOX compliance, and mentor junior team members in a fast-paced aerospace environment on Merritt Island, Florida.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field; 5–8 years procurement or supply chain experience; or Master's degree plus 3–5 years
• Demonstrated experience leading complex negotiations and managing strategic supplier agreements
• Exposure to pre-sourcing, supplier qualification, or new supplier development activities
• Strong understanding of contract types and risk allocation in procurement agreements
• Deep knowledge of FAR/DFAR and SOX compliance; able to interpret and apply independently
• Excellent analytical skills; able to build business cases, perform should-cost analysis, and present recommendations to leadership
• Strong cross-functional communication and influencing skills; able to drive alignment across engineering, program, and finance stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity, define processes, and scale solutions across a growing team

Responsibilities

• Own the full procurement lifecycle for complex, high-value, or long-lead commodities — from early engagement through contract closeout
• Lead development and execution of LTAs, sourcing partnerships, and other strategic agreements with oversight from a senior buyer or commodity lead
• Develop and lead negotiation strategies for complex procurements; structure non-standard contract terms appropriate to program risk and business need
• Support pre-sourcing activities for new or emerging requirements: conduct market research, issue RFIs, identify and assess potential suppliers, and summarize capability findings for senior buyer or commodity lead review
• Participate in new supplier qualification: coordinate capability assessments, support first-article planning, and assist in setting up qualified sources in internal systems — in partnership with senior buyers
• Contribute to supply base strategy for assigned commodities; identify single-source risks, recommend mitigation options, and flag supply base gaps to the commodity lead
• Support make/buy analysis and early supplier engagement for new programs or commodity expansions
• Ensure rigorous compliance with FAR/DFAR, SOX, and Blue Origin procurement standards; maintain audit-ready records
• Serve as a cross-functional procurement point of contact for engineering, finance, and program teams on assigned commodities
• Mentor and support Buyer I and Buyer II team members; provide guidance on procurement process, compliance, and supplier management

Skills

Procurement lifecycle

LTAs

Negotiation strategies

Pre-sourcing

Supplier qualification

Make/buy analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Blue Origin Operations seeks a procurement professional to manage the full lifecycle for complex, high-value commodities. You will lead LTAs, negotiate terms, and coordinate with engineering, finance, and program teams to shape the supplier base.

You will work with senior buyers to develop sourcing strategies, ensure FAR/DFAR and SOX compliance, and mentor junior team members in a fast-paced aerospace environment on Merritt Island, Florida.