Subcontract Administrator - III

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

As part of a hardworking team of professionals, specialists, and engineers, you will develop strategic procurement solutions and complete day to day tactical purchasing functions for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of supply chain operations, driving organizational and policy change to enhance Blue Origin’s bottom‑line.

Our Propellant Team SCA III will ensure program propellant and cryogenic/pneumatic system requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs Blue Origin. They will be competent in Blue Origin Supply Chain compliance standards, strategies, and initiatives. They have excellent oral and written skills, and solid negotiation and communication skills. They also have experience preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal / Requests for Quote, performing cost analysis in support of proposals for propellant or similar commodity and system requirements, have developed negotiation strategies and led formal negotiations.

Our SCA III is experienced in constructing various contracting types for major propellant activities/scheduling to meet the requirements of the programs and needs of the business to include long range procurement agreements, master services agreements, lease agreements, sourcing partnerships, continuous improvement initiatives, and identification of opportunities for enhanced efficiencies. They take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation, management of cryogenic systems development efforts through the life of the PO to final payment of invoices and are accountable to resolve issues within this process.

They will lead the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements (i.e., Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)) where mutually beneficial. They will support the overall procurement organization’s strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved to include delivery of cryogenic test and launch systems requirements that are on time, within budget and meet technical performance requirements.

Key candidate attributes to facilitate success in this role include influencing, facilitation, organization, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise of propellant commodities, pressure vessels, cryogenic systems components, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

• Relocation provided

• Travel expected up to 10% of the time

• Shifts available:

  • 1st Shift

• Interviews will include a technical assessment

• Processing & Managing RFQ, RFI, and RFPs

• Lead formal negotiations of all types (pricing, terms and conditions, scope of work, schedule, etc.)

• Constructing various contracting types for major procurement activities to meet the requirements of the programs and needs of the business, continuous improvement initiatives, and identification of opportunities for enhanced efficiencies.

• Take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices and are accountable to resolve issues within this process.

• Support the overall procurement organization's strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved to include delivery of materials that are on time, within budget, and meet…