Sr. Manager - NG Procurement
Blue OriginApplication 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. Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. Job Profile: Sr Manager - Supply Chain & Logistics - Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people live and work in space for the benefit of Earth. As one of the world's most ambitious aerospace and technology companies, Blue Origin develops reusable launch vehicles, in-space systems, and advanced propulsion technologies that are reshaping humanity's access to space. We believe in gradual, incremental progress — and in building systems and teams that are safe, reliable, and built to last. Our work spans New Shepard, New Glenn, Blue Moon, and a growing portfolio of programs that demand the highest standards of engineering, operations, and supply chain excellence. At Blue Origin, every role contributes to a mission larger than any single program: a future where the resources of space are available to all. About This Role Blue Origin's supply chain organization manages a commercially oriented procurement portfolio spanning build-to-print hardware, build-to-specification components, COTS parts, and contract manufacturing partnerships - operating at the pace and discipline required to support high-mix, low-volume aerospace manufacturing at scale. This work is directly critical to on-time, on-budget delivery of Blue Origin's space vehicle programs across all facilities. As Senior Procurement Manager , you will hold full ownership of the organization’s supply chain performance — leading a team of Supply Chain Professional Buyers, driving strategic sourcing and long-term agreement execution across the commercial supplier base, and serving as the primary procurement interface for organization leadership, Blue Origin Senior Management, and cross-functional partners. This is a high-visibility, high-accountability role for a proven procurement leader who thrives in technically complex, commercially driven, and rapidly scaling environments. Responsibilities Direct, mentor, and develop a team of Supply Chain Professional Buyers, managing full lifecycle performance including hiring, goal-setting, and ongoing professional development aligned to the organization’s commercial program priorities and operational tempo Develop and maintain organization-specific procurement policies, procedures, templates, and digital tools to ensure best-in-class accuracy, compliance, and traceability across all commercial procurement activities Lead supplier capacity management across the supply base - assessing capacity, tooling, and manufacturing readiness, modeling demand against supplier throughput, and securing capacity commitments to protect program build rates Partner with manufacturing and quality engineering on first article inspection (FAI), production readiness reviews, process capability, and rate ramp to mature suppliers from NPI to stable serial production Manage supplier internal schedules and milestones to program schedule - integrating supplier production plans into the master schedule and driving recovery actions when supplier milestones slip Ensure Supply Chain functions execute detailed plans to achieve program goals; proactively identify risks and deviations in performance metrics and implement mi…