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Blue Origin LLC Senior Buyer in Seattle, Washington

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! Operations: This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or similar is required. Minimum of 8+ years of relevant professional experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Management Must have knowledge and experience in subcontracts, supplier management, procurement and planning, MRP/ERP planning and transactions, BOM structures, material estimating, and Basis of Estimate creation. Must have understanding and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Experience with negotiating and managing multiple contract types, including but not limited to Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M) and cost type (CPFF, CPIF) Experience with development and or R&D procurement projects Experience with complex negotiations including terms and conditions Track record of managing complex technology projects with aggressive schedules and scarce resources Superior communication skills (written and verbal), leadership abilities, and the ability to team in a cross-functional environment are required to perform in this position. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate complex ideas, anticipate potential objections, and persuade others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view. Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions Create and maintain systems and processes to streamline operations. Strong analytical skills, data-driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and ability to define processes that can scale Proven problem-solving skills. Able to solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions Occasional travel required Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Deltek Costpoint Prior experience in the Space or Aerospace industry experience with government agreements such as Space Act Agreements (SAA) or Collaborative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA)" Experience with import/export (ITAR/EAR) regulations Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $106,377-$148,927 Other site ranges may differ Inclusivity Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into th

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