Facilities Buyer

Role Description

Varstaff is looking for a Facilities Buyer:

• Program Support: Manage and direct suppliers and teammates to support facilities operations, maintenance, and capital improvement projects across Blue Origin sites.
• Full Procurement Lifecycle: Take complete ownership of the procurement process, from requisition creation through to final invoice payment and dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing & RFP Management: Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Requests for Quote (RFQs), perform price analyses, and develop targeted negotiation strategies.
• Contract Construction: Draft and execute various agreement types for major facilities activities, including service agreements, construction contracts, Long-Term Agreements (LTAs), and sourcing partnerships.
• Strategic Agreements: Lead the identification and management of strategic agreements for facilities categories such as MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), building services, and equipment.
• Operational Alignment: Ensure the on-time, on-budget delivery of materials and services while aligning with corporate strategic objectives, quality, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field with 5+ years of supply chain experience (or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience).
• Category Expertise: Prior experience purchasing for facilities, real estate, construction, or manufacturing operations (including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, MRO supplies, or capital equipment).
• Contracting & Regulations: Solid understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), import/export regulations (ITAR/EAR), and experience managing multiple contract types (FFP, T&M, and service agreements).
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret facilities-related documentation, including statements of work (SOWs), equipment specifications, and building drawings.
• Soft Skills & Analytics: Top-notch communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical capabilities for tracking procurement metrics, and the ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment.
• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with facilities-related safety standards (e.g., OSHA) and supplier qualification processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Systems: Experience utilizing Deltek Costpoint, Jira, SharePoint, or CMMS/Maximo platforms.
• Certifications: Professional supply chain or project management certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, PMP, FMP, or CFM).