Facilities Purchasing Coordinator

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 corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will play a key role in coordinating procurement activities that support facilities maintenance and operations. This position is responsible for creating and managing purchase requests, tracking purchase orders, and verifying receipt of materials and services to ensure efficient operations and timely invoice processing. Working closely with Facilities leadership, the centralized purchasing team, and the facilities inventory team, this role helps ensure the materials, equipment, and services needed to support mission-critical operations are requested, tracked, and received efficiently. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining safe, reliable, and well-supported facilities operations. Responsibilities

• Create and submit purchase requests (PRs) for facilities materials, equipment, and services with accurate descriptions, quantities, cost centers, and supporting documentation.
• Track purchase requests through the approval and purchasing process and coordinate with the centralized purchasing team to ensure timely issuance of purchase orders (POs)
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up on order status, delivery timelines, and fulfillment to support operational needs.
• Verify receipt of materials and services within the procurement system to ensure accurate and timely invoice processing.
• Partner closely with the Facilities Inventory Specialist to align purchasing activities with inventory levels and operational demand.
• Maintain organized procurement documentation including purchase requests, receipts, and supporting records.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement requests are complete and aligned with facilities maintenance schedules and operational priorities.
• Assist with tracking procurement activity and providing visibility into purchase request and order status for Facilities leadership.
• Identify and communicate potential procurement delays or material constraints that may impact facilities operations.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement workflows within the Facilities organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting procurement, purchasing coordination, inventory operations, or facilities administration.
• Experience creating purchase requests or working within procurement or ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requests and priorities simultaneously.
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in procurement documentation and order tracking.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment supporting facilities or maintenance operations.

Preferred

• Experience supporting facilities maintenance, construction, or technical operations environments.
• Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, Maximo, Coupa, or Ariba.
• Experience working with inventory management processes or material tracking systems.
• Experience coordinating with centralized purchasing teams.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or similar tools for tracking procurement activity.

Join us in supporting the infrastructure that enables safe, reliable, and efficient operations by ensuring the materials, equipment, and services our facilities teams depend on are coordinated and delivered effectively. 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 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. 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 Opportunity Blue 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. 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here . Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here . #J-18808-Ljbffr Blue Origin