Sr Manager - Supply Chain & Logistics

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a senior procurement leader to own program-level supply chain performance for its commercial programs across facilities. You will lead a team of buyers, drive strategic sourcing, and manage FFP contracts and LTAs with a focus on cost, schedule, and compliance.

You will develop procurement policies, analyze supplier performance, and ensure readiness through TRL/MRL governance while coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and program leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related technical field, or higher.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain within aerospace/defense or advanced manufacturing, or a Master’s with 7+ years equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience directly managing procurement teams with full lifecycle responsibilities.
• Experience managing commercial procurement for complex BOMs under Firm-Fixed Price contracts and LTAs.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for supplier engagement and site visits.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Own program-level supply chain performance for commercial programs, with accountability for schedule, cost, and EAC.
• Lead a team of Supply Chain Buyers, including hiring, goal-setting, and development.
• Lead strategic sourcing and negotiation of FFP contracts and LTAs across supplier base.
• Develop procurement policies, templates, and digital tools for accuracy and traceability.
• Analyze material flow data and supplier performance to identify root causes and improvements.
• Manage supplier capacity, tooling, and ramp to protect program build rates.
• Drive industrialization and readiness reviews with manufacturing and quality teams.
• Govern TRL/MRL and maturation roadmaps ahead of production commitments.
• Integrate supplier schedules into master schedule and drive recovery actions when needed.
• Provide program status and risk reporting to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

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

Master's degree in related field (with 7+ years equivalent experience)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Application close date: 10/5/2026

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. Blue Origin's supply chain organization manages a commercially oriented procurement portfolio spanning build-to-print hardware, build-to-specification components, COTS parts, and contract manufacturing partnerships - operating at the pace and discipline required to support high-mix, low-volume aerospace manufacturing at scale. This work is directly critical to on-time, on-budget delivery of Blue Origin's space vehicle programs across all facilities.

Responsibilities

• Own program-level supply chain performance for the organization’s commercial programs, including accountability for schedule, cost, and Material Estimate at Completion (EAC), with regular reporting to organization program leadership
• Direct, mentor, and develop a team of Supply Chain Professional Buyers, managing full lifecycle performance including hiring, goal-setting, and ongoing professional development aligned to the organization’s commercial program priorities and operational tempo
• Lead strategic sourcing and negotiation of Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contracts and long-term agreements (LTAs) across the organization’s supplier base, including build-to-print manufacturers, build-to-specification suppliers, COTS vendors, and contract manufacturing partners
• Develop and maintain organization-specific procurement policies, procedures, templates, and digital tools to ensure best-in-class accuracy, compliance, and traceability across all commercial procurement activities
• Analyze material flow data, supplier performance metrics, and internal stakeholder feedback to identify root causes of gaps and implement targeted improvement strategies tailored to the organization’s commercial build-to-print and build-to-specification environments
• Lead supplier capacity management across the supply base - assessing capacity, tooling, and manufacturing readiness, modeling demand against supplier throughput, and securing capacity commitments to protect program build rates
• Drive industrialization of build-to-print and build-to-specification hardware - partnering with manufacturing and quality engineering on first-article inspection (FAI), production readiness reviews, process capability, and rate ramp to mature suppliers from NPI to stable serial production
• Assess and govern supplier Technical Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL), establishing maturation roadmaps to close capability gaps ahead of production commitments
• Manage supplier internal schedules and milestones to program schedule - integrating supplier production plans into the master schedule and driving recovery actions when supplier milestones slip
• Ensure Supply Chain functions execute detailed plans to achieve program goals; proactively identify risks and deviations in performance metrics and implement mitigation strategies before they impact program milestones
• Lead rapid resolution of supplier, quality, and material challenges for the organization’s key deliverables, supporting escalation to program and executive leadership when required to protect commercial program commitments
• Communicate program status, risks, and opportunities through detailed reports and presentations tailored for organization leadership and cross-functional Blue Origin stakeholders, including Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance

Basic Qualifications (BQs)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related technical field, or higher
• Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related discipline within aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing — or a Master's degree in a related field with a minimum of 7 years of equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience directly managing procurement teams, including full lifecycle responsibilities such as hiring, performance management, and professional development
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial procurement for complex Bills of Materials (BOMs), including build-to-print hardware, build-to-specification components, COTS parts, and contract manufacturing partnerships under Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contracts and long-term agreements (LTAs)
• Ability to travel up to 25% for supplier engagement, site visits, and cross-facility collaboration as required by program needs
• Hands-on proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced procurement digital tools applied to material estimating Basis of Estimate (BOE) creation, and KPI tracking in a commercial program environment

Preferred Qualifications (PQs)

• Experience with procurement in high rate manufacturing environments, including familiarity with the quality, traceability, and reliability standards these programs demand
• Demonstrated experience structuring and managing long-term agreements (LTAs) with contract manufacturers and build-to-specification suppliers, including should-cost modeling, total cost of ownership analysis, and supplier performance governance
• Demonstrated ability to present complex procurement data and risk analysis to senior program or functional leadership stakeholders, including experience developing and delivering program-level briefings to senior management audiences
• Experience operating in high-mix, low-volume or commercially oriented manufacturing environments, with a track record of adapting FFP sourcing strategies to rapid iteration cycles and evolving build-to-specification requirements
• Demonstrated experience with manufacturing industrialization and supplier capacity planning - including production ramp, manufacturing readiness levels (MRLs), tooling and capacity assessments, and rate readiness for build-to-print and build-to-specification hardware

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Required

Background Check Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• paid parental leave
• short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
• and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation
• Please check with your recruiter for more details

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Company Vision & Culture

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future.

We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.

About Blue Origin

Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.