Sr. Supply Chain Manager

Senior Supply Chain ManagerAt 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 a Senior Supply Chain Manager, you own the material program strategy and material program plan for assigned commodities and programs. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. You establish, qualify, and develop the supply base for electronics, machining, raw materials, and capital equipment, and you partner with the Programs, engineering, procurement, and finance to keep hardware development and deliveries on cost and on schedule. Travel up to 25 percent is required.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute supply chain strategies to establish, qualify, and develop the supply base for assigned commodities.Manage suppliers of electronics, machining, raw materials, and capital equipment supporting spaceflight hardware development.Create Statements of Work, develop negotiation approaches, and negotiate terms and conditions for hardware contracts.Own material management outcomes including schedule, cost, and Material Estimate at Completion.Partner with design engineering and manufacturing engineering to define supplier technical and producibility requirements.Manage program financials including Earned Value Management System reporting, budgets, targets, and working capital.Monitor supplier performance using Line of Balance, material status, and supply chain metrics.Communicate customer flow through requirements to suppliers and verify compliance with FAR, DFARS, and ITAR.Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field with eight years of experience.Experience developing supply chain strategies to establish, qualify, and develop high volume supply bases.Experience sourcing electronics, machining, raw materials, and capital equipment from external suppliers.Experience negotiating contracts and terms and conditions with suppliers for complex hardware.Experience with procurement and planning, MRP or ERP transactions, and bill of materials structures.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related technical field.Project Management Professional certification or an equivalent program management certification.Experience with defense acquisition and with IFS or Costpoint enterprise resource planning systems.Experience with material estimating, Basis of Estimate creation, and Earned Value Management System reporting.Experience using artificial intelligence tools to analyze supplier performance, cost, and spend data.Experience collaborating with design engineering and manufacturing engineering on supplier technical and producibility requirements.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex information to senior leadership.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.Base Pay Range for:CO applicants is $123,611.00 - $173,054.70Other site ranges may differExport Control RegulationsApplicants 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 CheckRequired for all positions: Blue's Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired 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 physicalBenefitsBenefits 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.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. Please check with your recruiter for more details.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue 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. 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