Supply Chain Program Manager III

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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!

The Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) is an embedded supply chain owner responsible for converting program demand design and schedule into executable sourcing strategies that deliver material on time and on budget. This role operates in an AI-first environment where automation of transactional tasks is encouraged.

The SCPM will be embedded directly with engineering and manufacturing teams participating in design reviews trade studies and production planning from the earliest stages. You will own the end-to-end supplier lifecycle: building bid packages running competitive source selection events qualifying new suppliers negotiating contracts and driving supplier readiness through PPAP capability studies and run-at-rate validation. You will work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on cost-down dual-sourcing and cycle time compression.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity moves fast with incomplete information embraces technology and automation.

Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Build comprehensive bid packages with technical requirements commercial terms and evaluation criteria in collaboration with Supply Chain Engineers and Commodity Managers
• Support competitive source selection events
• Qualify and onboard new suppliers including facility assessments capability validation and contract execution
• Drive supplier readiness through PPAP tooling acceptance Control Plans capability studies (Cp/Cpk) and run-at-rate validation to prove suppliers can meet high-rate production demands
• Validate supplier capacity to scale from low-rate initial production through high-rate steady-state ensuring adequate tooling equipment shifts and process capability
• Develop and execute dual/tri-source strategies to mitigate risk and drive cost competition
• Conduct make/buy/where trade studies in partnership with engineering and manufacturing to support vertical integration decisions
• Negotiate contracts pricing terms and remedies with suppliers; manage long-term agreements (LTAs/MSAs) with indexed pricing and capacity commitments

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting

• Embed with assigned technical programs
• Partner with Supply Chain Engineers on technical readiness and Commodity Managers on commercial strategy
• Provide detailed status risk and mitigation reporting to program leadership and executive stakeholders
• Use data and dashboards (auto-generated by AI agents) to identify trends predict delays and drive corrective action

AI-First Operating Model

• Define requirements for AI-driven procurement automation: bid package generation supplier risk screening PO/ASN reconciliation and predictive analytics
• Supervise automated processes with human-in-the-loop approvals; focus time on strategic decisions and exceptions
• Continuously improve templates workflows and automation to compress cycle time and eliminate manual work

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with 3-5 years OR Masters degree with 2-3 years of supply chain engineering or program management experience in manufacturing environments
• Exposure to NPI (New Product Introduction) or development programs from design through high-rate production at scale
• Experience with First Article Inspection supplier capability studies and production readiness validation including run-at-rate assessments
• Understanding of high-rate production requirements: takt time line balancing capacity validation and supplier scalability from low-rate to high-rate
• Experience building and executing sourcing strategies: competitive events dual-sourcing make/buy trades and total cost analysis
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills; able to embed with engineering and manufacturing teams and influence
• Superior communication skillsable to distill complex supply chain issues into clear executive summaries and recommendations
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; experience with BOMs MRP/ERP systems material estimating cost modeling and supply chain metrics
• Comfort with digital tools supplier portals EDI/TMS and data-driven decision-making; enthusiasm for AI/automation adoption
• Self-starter who can define scalable processes build templates and operate effectively in a startup-like environment
• Willingness to travel (up to 25%) for supplier visits audits and on-site problem-solving

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in high-rate manufacturing environments with takt-driven planning JIT principles and production rates
• Experience onboarding and developing new suppliers including international/global sourcing across multiple regions
• Lean Six Sigma training (Green Belt or higher) or equivalent continuous improvement experience
• Experience with cost-down strategies: should-cost modeling learning curves indexed pricing and competitive re-bids
• Experience working with various commodity types: castings/forgings machined parts assemblies electronics raw materials and special processes (welding heat treat coatings NDT)
• Background in supplier development capacity planning and capital investment in supplier base
• Familiarity with export control requirements and global supply chain compliance

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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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.

• 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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys 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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