New

Buyer II

Blue Origin
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Merritt Island
8082 Space Commerce Way (Show on map)
Nov 27, 2025
Application close date: 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. Description: As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will perform day to day tactical purchasing functions supporting Test Flight and Mission Operations. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of supplier communications, product pricing, and quality, and build schedule. As a member of the core team, you will also support other supply chain management tasks as needed including business analysis and coordination between functions. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. Responsibilities: Perform day to day procurement activities supporting a development program and test flight operations Coordinates purchasing the services, material and product requirements for the site. Works with sourcing and program team to select suppliers for bid and award from the approved list in order to achieve program objectives Ensures suppliers documentation such as terms and conditions and NDAs are ready prior to engagement Manages orders with suppliers, monitors backlog and daily order status report, adjusts schedules as needed, manage/modify POs with overdue shipments and open orders Works with logistics team to ensure timely and economical deliveries of all materials to production location Ensure that all requirements for purchasing, storage, and transportation of materials are adhered to Monitors suppliers' performance and prepares reports, analysis, and other records Resolves discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, accounts payable invoices, and payment to the supplier Expedites materials for shortage management Coordinate returns to vendor for discrepant material from receiving inspection Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment to accomplish goals while managing multiple tasks Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint Familiarity with business Intelligence (BI) tools including Tableau and the SQL programming language Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, and independently Strong written and verbal communication skills Exceptional organizational and analytical skills Desired: 5+ years tactical level experience in purchasing Experience in research and development purchasing in a collaborative, fast paced, team environment Experience with aerospace defense industry products preferred APICS, CPM, CSCP certification or equivalent Culture 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 an 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 the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. 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Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical 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. Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. 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