Purchasing Specialist

11 hours ago


Merritt Island, Florida, United States Blue Origin Full time
About Blue Origin

At Blue Origin, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. Our mission is to make humanity a multi-planetary species, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our team.

Job Summary

We're seeking a highly skilled Purchasing Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for managing the purchasing process for various construction and facilities projects. This includes developing and managing strategic suppliers and contractors, evaluating current procurement processes, and working with facilities and project management leads to select suppliers and contractors.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage the purchasing process for various construction and facilities projects
  • Develop and manage strategic suppliers and contractors
  • Evaluate current procurement processes and identify areas for improvement
  • Work with facilities and project management leads to select suppliers and contractors
  • Develop RFP/RFQ packages and evaluate responses
  • Perform price and cost analysis
  • Issue and manage fixed price and cost type contracts
  • Ensure compliance with established procurement practices and processes
  • Ensure the best value is achieved in all procurements
  • Employ Costpoint and/or Coupa software to prepare purchase orders and change orders
  • Monitor suppliers' performance and prepare reports and other records
  • Serve as an escalation point for the resolution of discrepancies and issues related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, invoices, payments to the suppliers, and supplier performance problems
Requirements:
  • Minimum of five (5) years of tactical level experience in purchasing/supply chain
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, economics, finance, engineering, or a related field
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment to accomplish goals while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Windows programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
  • Ability to work effectively independently and in cross-functional teams
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional organizational and analytical skills
  • Cost and price analysis experience
  • Above-average knowledge of cost-type contracting
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in construction and facilities purchasing
  • Experience with public purchasing procedures
  • Federal Acquisition Regulations knowledge/experience
  • Experience with Costpoint and Coupa purchasing system and JIRA Atlassian software
  • APICS, CPM, CSCP certification or equivalent
Benefits:
  • 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%
  • Education Support Program
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 work force.



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