Project Manager, Direct Procurement

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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.

Blue Origin's Global Supply Chain is responsible for delivering the hardware that launches humans and payloads to space. As Project Manager supporting the Sr. Director of Direct Procurement, you will be the execution backbone for one of the most complex and consequential procurement portfolios at Blue Origin — spanning New Glenn, Launch Complex 36A, BE-4 Engines, and emerging programs. You will translate leadership direction into structured action, own the operational tempo that keeps the team aligned, and lead process improvement initiatives that make our procurement organization faster, smarter, and more resilient.

This is a high-visibility role working at the intersection of supply chain leadership, program execution, and data-driven decision-making. Automation and AI are not future ambitions here — they are active tools in how this team operates today. The right candidate is fluent in AI and agentic workflows, eager to deploy them broadly, and capable of driving the organization toward higher leverage through intelligent automation.

What You'll Do

Management Operating Rhythm

• Own the weekly reporting cadence including the Supply Chain Weekly Business Review, executive PPV summaries, OTD forward looks, and anomaly flash communications
• Prepare and maintain agenda materials, action trackers, and decision logs for leadership reviews and cross-functional tag-ups (Engines, Valcor DLR, program-specific stand-ups)
• Track open actions across Jira, Coupa, and other systems; ensure accountability and closure at pace with program schedules
• Coordinate weekly GSC reports, daily dashboard distributions, and supplier status digests on behalf of the Sr. Director
• Identify repetitive reporting and workflow tasks and proactively automate them using AI and agentic tools — reducing manual burden and improving cadence reliability

Strategy & Memo Execution

• Partner with the Sr. Director to develop, draft, and track leadership strategy memos, initiative briefs, and T&M/DOA packages for executive review
• Translate company goals and vertical integration updates into actionable project plans with clear milestones, owners, and timelines
• Support LOI and LTA negotiations by coordinating inputs, tracking deliverables, and maintaining supplier communication logs
• Manage DPAS rating requests, 3-way NDAs, and other strategic document workflows end-to-end

Metrics & Performance Tracking

• Drive operational excellence across the Direct Procurement organization by establishing standards, standardizing workflows, and holding the team accountable to consistent execution
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement — identify friction points in the procure-to-pay process, quantify their impact, and lead structured efforts to eliminate them
• Identify metric anomalies, escalate with context, and draft corrective action summaries
• Partner with the data/analytics team to evolve reporting tools as program needs grow

Improvement Projects

• Lead or co-lead process improvement initiatives such as PR lifecycle automation, AI-assisted procurement workflows, outplant automation, and supplier delegation programs
• Design, implement, and optimize agentic workflows that reduce manual effort across procurement operations — including automated status reporting, supplier communication monitoring, data aggregation, and exception alerting
• Serve as the team's practitioner and internal champion for AI tooling — evaluate new capabilities, pilot promising use cases, and scale what works across the buyer organization
• Manage Jira project boards (GPPF, INDR) for the Direct Procurement team — create tickets, track progress, escalate blockers, and report out weekly
• Apply lean/continuous improvement principles to reduce cycle time and waste across the procure-to-pay process
• Coordinate RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) efforts for supply chain anomalies, supporting structured problem-solving with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Program & Supplier Support

• Serve as operational point-of-contact for cross-functional teams on New Glenn, LC-36A, BE-4, and NorthStar procurement activities
• Support tariff and trade compliance workflows including IEEPA tariff documentation, refund tracking, and supplier clarification requests
• Facilitate executive-level supplier engagements by preparing briefing materials, tracking follow-ons, and documenting outcomes
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, emergency recovery actions, and capacity risk escalations with buyers and SCPMs

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years in procurement, supply chain, or program management in a complex manufacturing or aerospace/defense environment
• Demonstrated track record leading process improvement projects (lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent)
• Strong proficiency with ERP and procurement tools (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or similar)
• Advanced skills in data analysis and reporting (Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar)
• Experience owning a recurring reporting cadence and managing executive-level deliverables
• Exceptional written communication skills — able to draft crisp memos, briefings, and status updates
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated fluency with AI and agentic tools — able to build, deploy, and iterate on automated workflows in day-to-day work
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a procurement or supply chain leadership team in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing
• Familiarity with direct procurement of structural, propulsion, or avionics hardware
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
• Experience with Jira or similar agile project tracking tools
• SQL or Python proficiency for data analysis and report automation
• Hands-on experience building agentic or LLM-powered workflows (e.g., Claude, Copilot, custom GPT agents, or similar) applied to business process automation
• Background in tariff/trade compliance, DPAS ratings, or government contract procurement
• Experience with supplier development, delegation programs, or strategic sourcing

Don't meet every requirement? Studies show that some individuals are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of listed qualifications. At Blue Origin, we are committed to building a collaborative team. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply.

 

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $75,289.00 - $105,404.25

Other site ranges may differ

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.

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 (obtained before onboarding), 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.

• 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.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• 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.

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 and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.