Blue Origin
SrSupplyChainManager
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“Sr Supply Chain Manager at Blue Origin. Skills: Supply Chain Management, procurement, negotiation, supplier management. Develop and execute strategic supply chain vision. Manage and execute material program strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure development efforts and deliveries are on track; ensure program competitiveness and performance; ensure supplier performance exceeds mission objectives
Industry & Context.
Proven problem-solving skills; Able to solve unique and complex problems with broad impact; conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions
Occasional travel required, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum, Background Check, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check, Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience, Master's degree with 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related industry experience, Extensive knowledge and experience in procurement and planning, MRP/ERP planning and transactions, BOM structures, material estimating, Basis of Estimate creation, Demonstrated negotiation skills developed from complex contracts, proposal management, supplier management, capture management or similar negotiating activities, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate complex ideas, anticipate potential objections and persuade others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view, Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs and evaluate new ideas with internal and external partners, Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines with engineering, design, and project management counterparts to deliver on-time products/services, Excellent analytical and quantitative ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions, Ability to develop and execute project plans within budget and schedule constraints, Ability to simultaneously manage multiple programs and priorities, Experience in engaging with and influencing leadership teams, Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and ability to define processes that can scale, Proven problem-solving skills, Able to solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions
Nice to Have
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent, Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Coupa purchasing system(s)
What You'll Do.
Develop and execute strategic supply chain vision
Manage and execute material program strategy
Manage and execute material program plan
Ensure program competitiveness and performance
Manage financial aspects
Manage supplier risk/opportunity
Manage supplier performance
Manage supply chain metrics
Develop make buy/make where strategies
Manage tactical/strategic sourcing
Ensure placement and receipt of material requirements
Ensure supply chain competitiveness and performance
Manage supplier management process
Communicate customer flow-through requirements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interact with customers, engineering and operations; Work across disciplines with engineering, design, and project management counterparts; Engage with and influence leadership teams
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate complex ideas; anticipate potential objections and persuade others; communicate complex ideas; persuade others
Process & Methodology
develop and execute project plans within budget and schedule constraints, simultaneously manage multiple programs and priorities
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! 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 lead efforts to develop and execute the strategic supply chain vision for your responsible subsystem in support of the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle. You will interact with our customers, engineering and operations, to address concerns and ensure development efforts and deliveries are on track. This role will be responsible for the management and execution of the material program strategy and the material program plan to ensure program competitiveness and performance from the front end of the business through fulfillment. Key responsibilities of this function include financial management (i.e., EVMS, budgets, targets, working capital, material sales, etc.); Supplier Risk/Opportunity management, supplier performance, supply chain metrics, make buy/make where strategies, tactical/strategic sourcing, etc.), and requirements management (i.e. FAR/DFARS, ITAR, OPSEC, security classification guides, public law, quality, warranty, etc.). This role will ensure the placement and receipt of all material requirements to meet those strategies and plans in support of program requirements including complete material management and ownership). You will negotiate contracts and ensure supply chain competitiveness and performance throughout th
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