Sr Supply Chain Manager

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 specialists, technicians, and engineers you will lead efforts to develop and execute the strategic supply chain vision for your responsible subsystem in support of the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle.

You will interact with our customers, engineering and operations, to address concerns and ensure development efforts and deliveries are on track.This role will be responsible for the management and execution of the material program strategy and the material program plan to ensure program competitiveness and performance from the front end of the business through fulfillment.

Key responsibilities of this function include financial management (i.e., EVMS, budgets, targets, working capital, material sales, etc.); Supplier Risk/Opportunity management, supplier performance, supply chain metrics, make buy/make where strategies, tactical/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). You will negotiate contracts and ensure supply chain competitiveness and performance throughout the lifecycle of the Program.

The position includes responsibility for overall ownership of the supplier management process and communication of customer flow-through requirements to ensure that supplier performance exceeds mission objectives.

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!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience, Master's degree with 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related industry experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in procurement and planning, MRP/ERP planning and transactions, BOM structures, material estimating, and Basis of Estimate creation.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills developed from complex contracts, proposal management, supplier management, capture management or similar negotiating activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate complex ideas, 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.
• Ability to develop and execute project plans within budget and schedule constraints, ability to simultaneously manage multiple programs and priorities.
• Experience in engaging with and influencing leadership teams
• Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and ability to define processes that can scale.
• Proven problem-solving skills. Able to solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions.
• Occasional travel required

Desired

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Coupa purchasing system(s)

Compensation Range for

WA applicants is $134,434.00 - $188,207.25

Compensation Range for

WA applicants is $134,434.00 - $188,207.25

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 (CDL drivers only), 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

Skills

Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Bill of Materials (BOM), Budget Management, Budgeting, CDL Driver's License, Communication Skills, Contract Creation, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Customer Relations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Deltek Costpoint, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Financial Management, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Materials Management, Materials Planning, Medical Records, Metrics, Negotiation Skills, Onboarding, Operations Security (OPSEC), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Process Development, Procurement Planning, Program Planning, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quantitative Analysis, Regulations, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Road Tests, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Schedule Development, Sourcing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Testing, Time Management, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

About the Company

Blue Origin LLC