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Varstaff is currently searching for the following:

• What ERP and procurement systems have you worked on (e.g., Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba, or a CMMS/Maximo)?
• What categories of facilities goods and services have you purchased (e.g., MRO, HVAC, electrical, janitorial, landscaping, construction, building equipment)?
• Walk me through your approach to sourcing and negotiating a service contract or maintenance agreement.
• What negotiation strategy do you typically use with facilities suppliers and contractors?

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct suppliers and teammates to support facilities operations, maintenance, and capital improvement projects across Blue Origin sites.
• Ensure facilities program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the operational needs of Blue Origin.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal/Requests for Quote, perform price analyses in support of proposals, and develop negotiation strategies for facilities goods and services.
• Construct various contracting types for major facilities procurement activities, including service agreements, construction contracts, long-range procurement agreements, and sourcing partnerships.
• Take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices and resolve issues within this process.
• Lead the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements (i.e., Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)) for facilities categories such as MRO, building services, and equipment.
• Support the overall procurement organization's strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved.
• Ensure delivery of facilities materials, equipment, and services that are on time, within budget, and meet quality and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience in procurement and supplier management, preferably within facilities, MRO, or indirect categories.
• Understanding and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Experience with negotiating and managing multiple contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), and service-based agreements.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload.
• Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and successfully balancing priorities.
• Strong analytical skills; data driven with experience in establishing and tracking procurement metrics.
• Must have top-notch people and communication skills.
• Familiarity with facilities-related compliance and safety standards (e.g., OSHA) and supplier qualification processes.
• Ability to read and interpret facilities-related documentation such as statements of work, equipment specifications, and building drawings.

• Prior experience purchasing for facilities, real estate, construction, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience procuring building services (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), MRO supplies, or capital equipment.
• Experience with import/export (ITAR/EAR) regulations.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Facilities Management (FMP/CFM) Certification.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Jira, SharePoint, or CMMS platforms.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or similar with minimum 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management or Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Management.