Senior Buyer – Supply Chain

BLUE ORIGIN

. Ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs Blue Origin .

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeCalifornia, Colorado, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,977 - $161,357 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs Blue Origin
Competent in Blue Origin Supply Chain compliance standards, strategies, and initiatives
Preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal/Requests for Quote
Performing cost analysis in support of proposals
Developing negotiation strategies and leading formal negotiations
Constructing various contracting types for major procurement activities
Taking ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices
Resolving issues within the procurement process
Leading the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements (i.e., Long-Term Agreements (LTAs))
Supporting the overall procurement organization’s strategic direction
Ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved to include delivery of production materials that are on time, within budget and meet technical performance requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or Master's degree with 4+ years of experience in Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related industry experience
Interprets and applies company, policies, procedures, work instructions, business standards and U.S. government regulations, i.e., FAR, DFAR, ITAR/EAR, and SOX Compliance
Ensure timely and effective completion of projects and initiatives of the supply chain department
Maintain compliant and accurate files and data records
Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics
Create and maintain systems and processes to streamline operations
Must have top notch people and communication skills
Working understanding of AS9100 standards
Knowledge of Engineering Data such as specifications & source control drawings
Highly analytical and critical thinker
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload
Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and ability to define processes that can scale
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Current active DOD Secret Security Clearance and/or Special Access
Experience with Costpoint and Satellite Communications component procurements

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
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
Up to 14 company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost analysisnegotiation strategiescontracting typesprocurement processprogram metricsdata analysissupply chain complianceproject managementengineering dataAS9100 standards

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillscritical thinkingmulti-taskingprioritizationrelationship buildingproblem resolutionownershipstrategic thinkingadaptability

Certifications

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)Project Management Professional (PMP)