Spaceflight Procurement Buyer (Entry-Level)

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Paid Time Off and holidays

Zusammenfassung

Blue Origin is seeking a motivated procurement associate to join our Operations team in Washington. You will support day-to-day procurement activities for spaceflight systems and learn the full purchasing lifecycle in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Responsibilities include handling requisitions, issuing RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, cost analysis support, and maintaining compliant procurement records while collaborating with engineers, finance, and program teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience; internship or co-op in procurement or supply chain counts.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and eager to learn new systems and processes.
• Ability to earn trust and contribute to an inclusive team culture.
• U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee.

Aufgaben

• 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 elevate 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.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Learning mindset

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Ambiguity tolerance

Ausbildung

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

Tools

Procurement systems

Jobbeschreibung

Blue Origin is seeking a motivated procurement associate to join our Operations team in Washington. You will support day-to-day procurement activities for spaceflight systems and learn the full purchasing lifecycle in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Responsibilities include handling requisitions, issuing RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, cost analysis support, and maintaining compliant procurement records while collaborating with engineers, finance, and program teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality.