Subcontract Administrator - III

Blue Origin Procurement Specialist

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 be part of a team that supports Blue Origin's mission and vision. This role supports the purchase of COTS items and services for the Test and Flight / Mission Ops teams. The successful candidate for this role will be considerate, teaming and progress oriented. At times this role can be very demanding, but also has a team that is dedicated to the team's success, which results in Blue Origin's success. You will need to be confident in your Procurement knowledge and abilities while still humble to realize this is also a learning environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Processing & Managing RFQ, RFI, and RFPs
• Lead formal negotiations of all types (pricing, terms and conditions, scope of work, schedule, etc.)
• Constructing various contracting types for major procurement activities to meet the requirements of the programs and needs of the business, continuous improvement initiatives, and identification of opportunities for enhanced efficiencies.
• Take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices and are accountable to resolve issues within this process.
• Support the overall procurement organization's strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved to include delivery of materials that are on time, within budget, and meet technical performance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Management, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of tactical experience in procurement / supply chain; Master's degree in Business Administration / Management, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related filed with a minimum of 3 years of tactical experience in procurement / supply chain
• Interprets and applies company policies, procedures, work instructions, business standards and at times U.S. government regulations, i.e., FAR, DFAR, SOX Compliance
• Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics
• Ability to negotiate for price reasonableness using various pricing methods and data sources
• Ability to develop and execute negotiation plans for negotiations of all types, including, pricing, terms and conditions, schedules, scope of work and statements of work
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers to include working in supplier statements of work, and make suggestions internally to our customers & externally to our suppliers based off of findings
• Experience in procurement of COTS, raw materials, professional services in support of Test Stands

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Costpoint, Coupa, JIRA Atlassian software, Tableau, Databricks
• Experience working with Certified Cost or Pricing Data
• Teaming skills that add to the organizations success and morale
• Willingness to provide additional effort and time based on demand to support our high energy ever changing environment where launches and needs for materials can impact the length of your day.
• Ability to triage daily demands and assess risks so you can focus on the most important issues

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.
• 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 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

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