Spaceflight Procurement Buyer

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Stock options

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin in the Greater Seattle Area is seeking a Buyer - Supply Chain to support day-to-day procurement for spaceflight systems. You will handle requisitions, PO creation, invoice resolution, and bid preparation with guidance from senior buyers.

Ideal candidates hold a related Bachelor's degree and have up to two years of procurement experience, with strong analytical and communication skills. Compliance with FAR/DFAR and SOX is required; US citizenship or legal residency is needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience; internship or co-op experience in procurement or supply chain considered
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive professional relationships and contribute to an inclusive team culture
• U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee

Responsibilities

• Execute tactical purchasing functions including requisition processing, purchase order creation, and invoice resolution
• Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Requests for Quote (RFQs) with guidance from senior buyers
• Support cost analysis in proposal evaluations
• Maintain accurate, compliant procurement files and data records
• Track supplier deliverables and escalate schedule or quality concerns in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with Blue Origin supply chain policies, procedures, and applicable regulations (FAR/DFAR, SOX)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and program teams to understand and support procurement requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to streamline processes

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain/Engineering

Job description

Blue Origin in the Greater Seattle Area is seeking a Buyer - Supply Chain to support day-to-day procurement for spaceflight systems. You will handle requisitions, PO creation, invoice resolution, and bid preparation with guidance from senior buyers.

Ideal candidates hold a related Bachelor's degree and have up to two years of procurement experience, with strong analytical and communication skills. Compliance with FAR/DFAR and SOX is required; US citizenship or legal residency is needed.