Supply Chain Manager III

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.

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.

The individual in this role will own supply chain performance within a Blue Origin Program. This role will be responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies, processes, and materials program plans to ensure performance, budget, and on‑time delivery of Blue Origin products.

The SCPM’s primary role is to be the single‑threaded interface with the Program Management Office to define program goals, manage risk, manage schedule and support escalations and problem solving.

Responsibilities of this role include understanding the product structure, key objectives, budgets, and schedules of the programs they support. They ensure all Supply Chain functions are executing plans to achieve those targets, track progress, and develop mitigations where performance is not aligned with expectations. SCPMs are responsible for supporting the policies, procedures, templates, and tools to drive consistency, accuracy, and compliance across Blue Origin Business Units.

Supply Chain Program Managers will also support financial management (i.e., EVMS, budgets, targets, working capital, material sales, etc.); , supply chain metrics, make buy/make where strategies, 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 (schedule, cost and Material EAC).

SCPMs are experts in analyzing data to determine the cause of deviations from performance expectations and developing improvement plans alongside Supply Chain Function leadership. They provide detailed communications, reports, and presentations to Program and Supply Chain at all levels to ensure alignment and a clear understanding of progress, risks, and mitigations, as well as general updates from Supply Chain Functions.

Key candidate attributes to facilitate success in this role include influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving. Key candidates for this role will be comfortable working and directing small teams in ambiguous, dynamic environments as well as in cross‑functional teams. 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!

• Bachelor's degree with 7 years of experience, Master's degree with 5 years of experience in Program Management/Supply Chain Program Management with a focus of production operations.
• Experience in test systems Engineering or related technical fields, Engineering Supply Chain Management, or related industry experience.
• Superior communication skills (written and verbal), leadership abilities, negotiation skills and the…