Principal Supply Chain Project Manager

BLUE ORIGIN

. Lead end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing for high-value ASIC materials and components, including silicon wafers, specialized semiconductor inputs, advanced packaging, and specialized semiconductor inputs, driving total cost of ownership optimization across a large-scale commercial program .

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • California, Colorado, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $157,059 - $219,883 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing for high-value ASIC materials and components, including silicon wafers, specialized semiconductor inputs, advanced packaging, and specialized semiconductor inputs, driving total cost of ownership optimization across a large-scale commercial program
Negotiate and manage long-term agreements (LTAs) and Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contracts with global foundries, OSAT partners, and component vendors to secure supply continuity and cost-effective partnerships
Build and manage strategic supplier relationships through segmentation, technical and commercial performance reviews, scorecard reporting, and supplier roadmap alignment to program milestones
Develop and execute supply chain risk mitigation strategies — including dual-sourcing programs and Preferred Manufacturer List management — to address geopolitical, capacity, and material shortage risks
Leverage AI-driven analytics and ERP/MRP systems for supply chain visibility, demand forecasting, and exception management from wafer start through final test and delivery
Serve as the primary cross-functional interface between customers, internal stakeholders (R&D, engineering, operations, quality), and global supply chain partners to support technology roadmaps and supplier qualification activities
Monitor semiconductor market trends — including wafer pricing, memory market volatility, and regional capacity constraints — delivering executive-level risk and opportunity analysis with actionable strategic recommendations
Produce monthly and quarterly reporting on supplier performance, production yield, program financials, and supply continuity KPIs for senior leadership and program stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related technical field, or higher
Minimum 8 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or supplier development within the semiconductor or electronics manufacturing industry
Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation for custom silicon, ASICs, or critical semiconductor components
Demonstrated experience with semiconductor supply chain processes, including foundry operations, OSAT, advanced packaging, and test
Ability to travel internationally up to 25% as required by program needs

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, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementstrategic sourcingcontract negotiationsupply chain risk mitigationdemand forecastingexception managementsupplier performance reportingwafer pricing analysisproduction yield analysisKPI monitoring

Soft Skills

relationship managementcross-functional collaborationstrategic thinkinganalytical skillscommunication skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in Business