Buyer Sr.

Company: Blue Origin
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: October 18, 2024

Job Description:

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!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 construction and facilities projects 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:

• Perform day to day procurement activities supporting various construction and facilities projects.
• Develop and manage strategic suppliers and contractors.
• Evaluate current procurement processes and practices to identify areas for improvement.
• Work with facilities and project management leads to select suppliers and contractors to bid projects and award business that achieves company objectives.
• Develop RFP/RFQ packages and evaluate responses.
• Perform price and cost analysis.
• Issue and manage fixed price and cost type contracts.
• Ensure your awards are compliant with established procurement practices and processes.
• Ensure the best value is achieved in all procurements.
• Employ Costpoint and/or Coupa software to prepare purchase orders and change orders.
• Ensures supplier documentation, such as terms and conditions and NDAs are executed prior to engagement. Negotiate these agreements as necessary.
• Support other buyers as necessary with order management, backlog monitoring, daily status, report tracking, and to mitigate schedule risks.
• Monitor suppliers' performance and prepare reports and other records. Conduct supplier business reviews and develop plans to improve supplier performance.
• Serve as an escalation point for the resolution of discrepancies and issues related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, invoices, payments to the suppliers, and supplier performance problems.
• Attend/support weekly project planning and status meetings.
• Minor travel is required.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned by leadership.Qualifications:
  • Minimum of five (5) years of tactical level experience in purchasing/supply chain.
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, economics, finance, engineering, or a related field.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment to accomplish goals while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Windows programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
  • Ability to work effectively independently and in cross-functional teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional organizational and analytical skills.
  • Cost and price analysis experience.
  • Above average knowledge of cost-type contracting.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Desired:
    • Experience in construction and facilities purchasing.
    • Experience with public purchasing procedures.
    • Federal Acquisition Regulations knowledge/experience.
    • Experience with Costpoint and Coupa purchasing system and JIRA Atlassian software.
    • APICS, CPM, CSCP certification or equivalent.
    • Master's degree, MBA preferred.Compensation Range for:CA applicants is $106,377.00-$148,927.80;CO applicants is $97,812.75-$136,937.85;WA applicants is $106,377.00-$148,927.80Other site ranges may differApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.Inclusivity StatementDon'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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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 RegulationsApplicants 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.BenefitsBenefits 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.Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 "EEO Is the Law," please see .Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at.California Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice .

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