Manager - Supply Chain and Logistics

Overview

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.

As part of a hardworking team of professionals, specialists, and engineers, you will develop strategic procurement solutions and complete day to day tactical purchasing functions for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of supply chain operations, driving organizational and policy change to enhance Blue Origin’s bottom-line.

Remote work is not available for this role.

Our Supply Chain Manager Procurement will ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs of Blue Origin. The Manager is responsible for the category plan development, supply base evaluation, business case development, and risk/opportunity identification and handling. This leader will be competent in Blue Origin Supply Chain compliance standards, strategies, and initiatives, especially in regard to machine parts, requirements, and program integration.

This leader has strong leadership skills, excellent oral and written skills, and solid communication skills. They will foster proper engagement with the program functional teams and facilitate communication of requirements and status to program and business area stakeholders. They have experience preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal, performing cost analysis in support of proposals, and have developed negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations.

This leader will manage the team that places subcontracts/ purchase orders of varying complexity in accordance with all regulatory and corporate compliance requirements. They will 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.

Key candidate attributes to facilitate success in this role include influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Culture alignment:
This role requires collaboration and a drive for safety, quality, and innovation.