Buyer III - TFO

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. It 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.

Your responsibilities include ensuring program propellant requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed, preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal/Requests for Quote, performing cost analysis for propellant or similar commodity requirements, developing negotiation strategies, leading formal negotiations, constructing various contracting types, managing the procurement and scheduling process, leading strategic agreements such as Long‑Term Agreements and Vendor Managed Inventory, and supporting the procurement organization’s strategic direction to achieve corporate objectives.

Key candidate attributes: influencing, facilitation, organization, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving. Technical expertise in propellant commodities, leadership skills, and commitment to quality are required. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 7 years of experience or a Master’s degree with 5 years of experience in Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related specialty.
• Interprets and applies company policies, procedures, work instructions, business standards and U.S. government regulations (FAR, DFAR, SOX Compliance).
• Ensures timely and effective completion of projects and initiatives of the supply chain department.
• Maintains compliant and accurate files and data records.
• Background and purchasing and negotiations of Bulk and Micro Bulk Propellants and Packaged Gases.
• Strong Supplier Management and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) maintenance.
• Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics.
• Create and maintain systems and processes to streamline operations and monitor delivery schedules.
• Must have top‑notch people and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Propellant Market or similar commodity spot, micro and bulk buys.
• Knowledge in initiation, review and negotiation of Riders, Leases, Rental Agreements and Master Service Agreements (MSA) and Production Service Agreements (PSA).
• An eagerness to identify opportunities, find solutions, execute plans, and evaluate results critically and expediently.
• Highly analytical and critical thinker.
• Maintains passion for solving problems from end‑to‑end.
• 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.
• Adept at working with different systems and making recommendations on improvements for both systems and processes.

• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Current active DOD Secret Security Clearance and/or Special Access.

We are dedicated to building an authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as…