Director of Supply Chain

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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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

Seeking a Director of Supply Chain & Logistics with technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication for safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

• Provide strategic leadership in the evaluation, sourcing, and development of the aerospace materials supply base to support the production of space vehicles.
• Develop category procurement strategy, goals, and savings targets aligned with company strategy and standard methodologies in procurement.
• Develop strategies based on up-to-date supply market analysis and category risk analysis while adapting to changing market conditions.
• Ensure materials are secured and delivered at the lowest total cost, while maintaining or improving quality and timely delivery to support program requirements.
• Establish domestic and international transportation network strategy for propellants.
• Evaluate the suitability and stability of current and potential suppliers regarding financial health, staffing, quality, efficiency, technical capability, capacity, and reputation.
• Find opportunities to use current supplier connections, acquire cost savings, streamline suppliers, secure beneficial long-term contracts, keep backup suppliers, and foster enduring supplier partnerships.
• Conduct supplier business reviews to communicate supplier performance to internal and supplier management teams.
• Conduct site surveys and business evaluations of existing and potential suppliers, and participate in supplier quality audits, and resolution of corrective actions with suppliers.

• Bachelor's degree in business, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing & test operations, with a solid understanding of propellant management, storage, and handling.
• Experience having led at least two major implementations in the last ten years.
• Direct experience in sourcing, negotiating, and establishing propellant management transformations from start to finish, applying strong financial and project management capabilities.
• Experience leading and managing cross-functional teams, with a focus on driving collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to drive business results through technology and product innovation in the supply chain industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with collaborators at all levels of the organization.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements, quality standards, and industry guidelines relevant to supply chain management.

• Master's of Business Administration (MBA).
• Experience in organizational design or implementation of organizational design changes.
• Experience in the space industry or another capital-intensive, manufacturing, or R&D-focused industry.
• Entrepreneurship or early-stage start-up experience.
• Technical competence and the ability to discuss technical integration topics.
• Applied experiences in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Toyota Production System.

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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.

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