Supply Chain Manager III

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA, is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Program Manager to own program-level supply chain performance, develop and execute strategies, and ensure on-time delivery while interfacing as the single-threaded liaison with the Program Management Office. You will analyze product structures, schedules, and risks, and drive improvements with cross-functional partners across engineering, design, and project management.

Occasional travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years in Program Management/Supply Chain Program Management focused on production operations.
• Master's degree with 5+ years in similar field is preferred.
• Superior communication, leadership, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Responsibilities

• Own supply chain performance for a Blue Origin program and drive on-time delivery.
• Develop and execute program-level supply chain strategies and material plans.
• Serve as the single-threaded interface with the Program Management Office to align goals, risk, and mitigations.
• Support EVMS, budgets, targets, working capital, and supplier management.
• Identify long lead items, analyze data to explain deviations, and implement improvements.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Cross-functional

Verbal/Written

Project plans

Data analysis

Contract/Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

EVMS

MRP/ERP

BOM structures

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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.

The individual in this role will own supply chain performance within a Blue Origin Program. This role will be responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies, processes, and materials program plans to ensure performance, budget, and on‑time delivery of Blue Origin products. The SCPM’s primary role is to be the single‑threaded interface with the Program Management Office to define program goals, manage risk, manage schedule and support escalations and problem solving. Responsibilities of this role include understanding the product structure, key objectives, budgets and schedules of the programs they support. They ensure all Supply Chain functions are executing plans to achieve those targets, track progress, and develop mitigations where performance is not aligned with expectations. SCPMs are responsible for supporting the policies, procedures, templates, and tools to drive consistency, accuracy, and compliance across Blue Origin Business Units. Supply Chain Program Managers will also support financial management (i.e., EVMS, budgets, targets, working capital, material sales, etc.; supply chain metrics, make‑buy/make‑where strategies, strategic sourcing, etc.) and requirements management (i.e. FAR/DFARS, ITAR, OPSEC, security classification guides, public law, quality, warranty, etc.). This role will ensure the placement and receipt of all material requirements to meet those strategies and plans in support of program requirements including complete material management and ownership (schedule, cost and Material EAC). SCPMs are experts in analyzing data to determine the cause of deviations from performance expectations and developing improvement plans alongside Supply Chain Function leadership. They provide detailed communications, reports, and presentations to Program and Supply Chain at all levels to ensure alignment and a clear understanding of progress, risks, and mitigations, as well as general updates from Supply Chain Functions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 7 years of experience, Master's degree with 5 years of experience in Program Management/Supply Chain Program Management with a focus of production operations. Experience in test systems Engineering or related technical fields, Engineering Supply Chain Management, or related industry experience.

Superior communication skills (written and verbal), leadership abilities, negotiation skills and the ability to collaborate in a cross functional environment are required to perform in this position.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate complex ideas simply, anticipate potential objections and persuade others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view.

Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs and evaluate new ideas with internal and external partners. Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines with engineering, design, and project management counterparts to deliver on‑time products/services. Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions. Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining systems and processes to streamline operations. Demonstrated negotiation skills developed from contracts, proposal management, supplier management, capture management or similar negotiating activities.

Ability to develop and execute project plans within budget and schedule constraints, ability to simultaneously manage multiple programs and priorities. Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and ability to define processes that can scale. Occasional travel required. Strong ability to review product structure (Bill of Materials), identify long lead and high risk items/systems, and craft Supply Chain strategies to meet program objectives.

Desired

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent project management experience. Experience with spacecraft systems. Experience in procurement and planning, MRP/ERP planning and transactions, BOM structures, and material estimating and Basis of Estimate creation. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Supply Chain Management and Program Management. Experience effectively negotiating contracts. Experience leading cross‑functional projects. Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $104,027.00 - $145,637.10. Other site ranges may differ.

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 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%, and an 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.

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.

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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. 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.