Blue Origin
BuyerIII
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“Buyer III at Blue Origin. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. support the performance of day-to-day tactical purchasing functions for various departments. provide support for a small team of buyers”
What You'll Achieve.
delivery of production materials that are on time, within budget, and meet technical performance requirements
Industry & Context.
problem solvers; resolve issues within this process
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, Blue’s Standard Background Check, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation, 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, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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, Interprets and applies company policies, procedures, work instructions, business standards and U. S. government regulations, i. e. , FAR, DFAR, SOX Compliance, analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics, Ability to perform written price reasonableness determinations / price analyses using various pricing methods and data sources, Ability to develop negotiation plans for negotiations of all types, including, but not limited to, pricing, terms and conditions, FAR / customer contract flowdowns, schedule, scope of work, Working understanding of AS9100 quality management system requirements, Ability to interpret engineering data such as specifications, drawings, & supplier statements of work, and make suggestions internally to our customers & externally to our suppliers based off this data, Experience in procurement of avionics, machined parts, raw materials, and / or major subcontracts
Nice to Have
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
What You'll Do.
support the performance of day-to-day tactical purchasing functions for various departments
provide support for a small team of buyers
share in the team’s impact on all aspects of supplier communications
responsible for supplier management and performance
serve as a primary point of contact and escalation for your assigned procurements
ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs of Blue Origin
competent in Blue Origin Supply Chain and Federal Acquisition Regulations compliance standards
preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal / Requests for Quote
writing price reasonableness determination / price analyses in support of supplier proposals
led formal negotiations of all types (pricing
constructing various contracting types for major procurement activities to meet the requirements of the programs and needs of the business
continuous improvement initiatives
identification of opportunities for enhanced efficiencies
take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices
accountable to resolve issues within this process
support the overall procurement organization's strategic direction
ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved to include delivery of production materials that are on time
and meet technical performance requirements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
support the performance of day-to-day tactical purchasing functions for various departments; provide support for a small team of buyers; share in the team’s impact on all aspects of supplier communications, products, equipment, and services pricing, quality, and schedule; serve as a primary point of contact and escalation for your assigned procurements; make suggestions internally to our customers & externally to our suppliers based off this data
Communication Scope
excellent oral and written skills; solid communication skills
Process & Methodology
program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed, establishing and tracking program metrics, develop negotiation plans, procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices
Full Job Description
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! - 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. As part of a small, passionate, hardworking, and accomplished team of experts, you will support the performance of day-to-day tactical purchasing functions for various departments as well as provide support for a small team of buyers. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of supplier communications, products, equipment, and services pricing, quality, and schedule and will be responsible for supplier management and performance. You will serve as a primary point of contact and escalation for your assigned procurements. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. **Responsibilities:** Our Buyer III will ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs of Blue Origin. They will be competent in Blue Origin Supply Chain and Federal Acquisition Regulations compliance standards, strategies, and initiatives. They have excellent oral and written skills, and solid communication skills. They also have e
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