Sr. Manager - Supply Chain & Logistics

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!

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

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.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of professionals, specialists, and engineers, you will support the design and development of Blue's Supply Chain Management Government Operations.

This team will encompass Government subcontracts, Legal requirements & Supplier Diversity. 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 Sr Manager, Supply Chain Management will report to the Director, Supply Chain Government Operations, and will be responsible for the management of all Service Act Agreements, CREDAs, AFRL, and other Government Agency Agreements.

You will develop, mentor, coach, and engage the team to provide an extraordinary Customer Service experience for Blue's Internal Customers and Blue's Supply Chain.

Responsibilities of this leader include but are not limited to :

• Driving Supply Chain functional performance.
• Working closely with our Supply Chain Management, Legal, Sales Marketing & Strategy, and Finance teams to provide seamless support for our Blue Origin programs and products.
• Developing, tracking and managing the performance of each Service Act Agreement (SAA), including financial management (i.

e., EVMS, budgets, targets, working capital, material sales, etc.); supplier management (i.e., Material Status, Supplier Risk / Opportunity management, supplier performance, supply chain metrics, etc.

and requirements management (i.e. FAR / DFARS, ITAR, OPSEC, security classification guides, public law, quality, warranty, etc.).

• Leading the development of policies, procedures, templates, and tools to drive consistency, accuracy and compliance of the Blue Origin Business Unit (BU) support.
• Working cross-functionally to develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLA) and holding the team accountable to the performance parameters established.
• Growing, cultivating and attracting the best talent to ensure success.

Key candidate attributes to facilitate success in this role include influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, Master's degree with 4 years of experience in Supply Chain Management or related industry experience.
• In-depth working knowledge of FAR / DFAR and general contract law principles.
• Significant understanding of US Government and non-US Government / Commercial acquisitions / contracting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance as needed for the business.
• Experience in engaging with and influencing leadership teams.
• Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics.
• Track record of managing complex technology projects with aggressive schedules and scarce resources.
• Superior communication skills (written and verbal), leadership abilities, negotiation skills and the ability to team in a cross functional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines with engineering, design, and project management counterparts to deliver products and services.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions.
• Experience establishing & maintaining KPIs to track and monitor performance and develop improvement plans.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills developed from contracts, proposal management, supplier management, capture management or similar negotiating activities.
• Ability to develop and execute project plans within budget and schedule constraints, ability to simultaneously manage multiple programs and priorities.
• Occasional travel required.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Current SECRET, TOP SECRET or TS / SCI Clearance.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Coupa system(s).
• Knowledge of SAAs, CREDAs.
• Previous experience working directly with NASA and other Government Agencies.

Special Mentions :

• Relocation provided.
• Travel expected up to 50% of the time.
• Work from Work organization. On site 5 days (Mon - Fri) required.

Compensation Range : WA applicants is $144,078.00-$201,709.20. Other site ranges may differ.

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

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.

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

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 : Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated workforce.

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