Supply Chain Program Manager III - Indirect

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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!

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of professionals, specialists, and engineers, you will lead efforts to manage and direct suppliers and teammates to support the external development of various spaceflight systems. You will interact with our customers, the Programs, to address concerns and ensure development efforts and deliveries are on track.

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.

Key candidate attributes to facilitate success in this role include influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving specifically in an Aerospace Industry Indirect Environment focused on Manufacturing Ops, Construction and Test, Flight and Maritime Operations. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, task management and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience, Master's degree with 3+ years of experience in Aerospace Program Management, Supply Chain Management or related industry experience.

• Must have knowledge and experience in procurement and planning, MRP/ERP planning and transactions, BOM structures, material estimating, and Basis of Estimate creation.

• Demonstrated negotiation skills developed from contracts, proposal management, supplier management, capture management or similar negotiating activities.

• NOTE: For this position, there will be a level of Buyer scope that will be required to assist with COTs procurement placement and P-card purchases to ensure Program success.

• Track record of managing complex technology projects with aggressive schedules with scarce resources.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance priorities as well as interface with varying layers of Program stakeholders/leadership

• 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.

• Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs and evaluate new ideas with internal and external partners.

• Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines with engineering, design, and project management counterparts to deliver on-time products/services specifications.

• 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.

• Experience effectively negotiating Terms and Conditions (T&C's) and non-standard supplier agreements.

• Ability to develop and execute project plans within budget and schedule constraints, ability to simultaneously manage multiple programs and priorities.

• Experience in engaging with and influencing leadership teams

• 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 and driving to alternate sites required (15% to 25%) varies with test/launch operations

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

• 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.

Desired:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Coupa system(s)

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.

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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 the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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