Buyer I

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

As a key contributor to a rapidly evolving team, you'll be instrumental in building the foundation for Blue Origin's newest operating site. In this position you will take responsibility for identifying qualified suppliers, preparing request for proposals, evaluating responses, negotiating favorable commercial terms and pricing, awarding contracts for the acquisition of services, products, equipment, and construction supporting aerospace manufacturing, and managing these contracts through completion and close out.

Key Responsibilities

* Execute procurement projects from need identification and definition through contract close out.

* Prepare and execute solicitations, evaluate responses, negotiate, award business, and administer the contract through completion and close out.

* Manage the change process from solicitation of supplier change proposal, negotiation, and issuance of change order.

* Monitor supplier/contractor performance, report project or program status across the organization, identify supplier performance issues, and implement corrective action as required.

* Maintain accurate procurement files documenting each phase of the procurement process.

* Ensure suppliers comply with legal requirements, technical specifications, statements of work, quality requirements, scheduled delivery timing, and government regulations as applicable.

* Provide for contract administration including entry of purchase orders, invoice processing, cost tracking, and cost accounting.

* Identify qualified suppliers by performing market research, internet research, supplier interviews, financial evaluation, and reference checking.

* Manage supplier data to effectively grow Florida supply chain database.

* Identify, develop, and implement cost reduction opportunities.

* Implement cost reduction strategies through long term supply agreements with major suppliers.

* Promote and follow procurement "best practices" techniques.

Qualifications

Required

* Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or similar education

* 0-3 years of progressive procurement experience

* U.S. Citizen, permanent resident alien or otherwise legally authorized to review all export-controlled data

* Positive, can-do mentality

* Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced demanding environment

* Must be able to effectively communicate with a broad range of people across, up and down all levels of the organization

* Must be an excellent priority setter

* Skilled in supplier identification, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and supplier development across multiple products, services, and commodities.

* Excellent verbal and written communicator

Desired

* Aerospace procurement experience

* Working knowledge of public procurement and Federal Acquisition Regulations

* Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Purchasing and Inventory Manager (CPIM)

* Demonstrated history of implemented major cost savings

* Construction and CAPEX purchasing experience

* Astute in Cost and Price analysis

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

Benefits

Benefits include: 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.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.

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