Supply Chain Manager III

Role Summary

Blue Origin is looking for an experienced supply chain program manager to own supply chain performance within a program, working across integrated supply chain, test operations, safety, quality, and mission assurance. The role is single‑threaded with the Program Management Office and leads a small team of supply chain program managers.

Blue Origin’s mission is to enable millions of people to live and work in space for the benefit of Earth.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident.

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies, processes, and material program plans to ensure performance, budget, and on‑time delivery.
• Act as the primary interface with the Program Management Office to define program goals, manage risk, schedules, and support escalations.
• Lead a small team of supply chain program managers and own the full program scope, including all scope of work their team manages.
• Understand product structure, key objectives, budgets, and schedules of supported programs.
• Ensure supply chain functions execute plans to achieve targets, track progress, and develop mitigations where performance is below expectations.
• Support policies, procedures, templates, and tools for consistency, accuracy, and compliance across Blue Origin business units.
• Manage financial aspects (EVMS, budgets, working capital, material sales, etc.) and supply chain metrics.
• Ensure placement, receipt, and ownership of all material requirements, supporting make/buy strategies and strategic sourcing.
• Analyze data to identify deviations from performance expectations and develop improvement plans.
• Provide detailed communications, reports, and presentations to program and supply chain leadership at all levels.

• Bachelor’s degree with 7years of experience or Master’s degree with 5years of experience in program management / supply chain program management focused on test operations.
• Experience in test systems engineering or related technical fields, engineering supply chain management, or similar industry experience.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills and ability to present complex ideas simply.
• Demonstrated ability to manage trade‑offs, evaluate new ideas, and deliver on‑time products/services.
• Analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use hard data and metrics to support recommendations.
• Experience creating and maintaining systems and processes to streamline operations.
• Negotiation skills developed through contracts, proposal management, supplier management, or capture management.
• Ability to develop and execute project plans within budget and schedule constraints, and simultaneously manage multiple programs and priorities.
• Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and defining scalable processes.
• Occasional travel required.
• Strong ability to review Bill of Materials, identify long‑lead and high‑risk items, and craft supply chain strategies to meet program objectives.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent experience.
• Experience with spacecraft systems.
• Experience in procurement and planning, MRP/ERP planning and transactions, BOM structures, and material estimating and Basis of Estimate creation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management and program management.
• Successfully negotiated contracts and managed teams.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% and an Education Support Program.
• Stock options for regular employees (≥20h/week).
• Paid time off: up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, plus up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Eligibility for bonuses, dependent on role and company discretion.

Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified workforce. We provide equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Blue Origin will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.

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