Blue Origin · 3 weeks ago
Buyer II- Engines
Arlington, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$79K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Buyer II to manage procurement solutions and tactical purchasing functions for various spaceflight systems, ensuring compliance with supply chain standards and driving efficiency in operations.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop strategic procurement solutions and complete day to day tactical purchasing functions for various spaceflight systems
Ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs Blue Origin
Be competent in Blue Origin Supply Chain compliance standards, strategies, and initiatives
Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal/ Requests for Quote, performing cost analysis in support of proposals, and develop negotiation strategies
Construct various contracting types for major procurement activities to meet program requirements
Take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices and resolve issues within this process
Lead the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements (i.e., Long-Term Agreements (LTAs))
Support the overall procurement organization’s strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved to include delivery of production materials that are on time, within budget and meet technical performance requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience, Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related industry experience
Interprets and applies company, policies, procedures, work instructions, business standards and U.S. government regulations, i.e., FAR, DFAR, SOX Compliance
Ensure timely and effective completion of projects and initiatives of the supply chain department
Maintain compliant and accurate files and data records
Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics
Create and maintain systems and processes to streamline operations
Must have top notch people and communication skills
Working understanding of AS9100 standards
Knowledge of Engineering Data such as specifications & source control drawings
An eagerness to identify opportunities, find solutions, execute plans, and evaluate results critically and expediently
Highly analytical and critical thinker
Maintains passion for solving problems from end-to-end
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload
Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and ability to define processes that can scale
Adept at working with different systems and making recommendations on improvements for both systems and processes
Preferred
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Current active DOD Secret Security Clearance and/or Special Access
Experience in Machined Parts, Raw Material and Outplant Services buying
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
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
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