Blue Origin
Subcontract Administrator II - Energetics & Ordnance
Blue Origin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As part of a diverse and hardworking team of professionals, specialists, and engineers, you will support Subcontract activities based on maritime focused acquisitions & Supplier management in support of all Blue Origin Program for strategic procurement solutions for various requirements. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of supply chain operations, driving organizational and compliant policy change to enhance Blue Origin's bottom-line. Our Supply Chain Subcontracts Administrator II will ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs of Blue Origin Energetics and Ordnance requirements. Theywill be competent in spec and non-spec, hazardous commodities, contracts, Statement of Work (SOW), buys/negotiations, supplier management, Blue Origin Supply Chain compliance standards, strategies, and initiatives. They have, excellent oral and written skills, solid communication skills and very strong negotiation and task management skills.Candidate will have experience preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal/Quote) (RFP & RFQ), performing cost price and market analysis in support of proposals, performing SOW construction/review, sole/single source justifications, examining should cost models, and have developed negotiation strategies and led formal negotiations with presentations related to proposal and negotiation review boards. They are experienced in constructing/managing various contracting types for major procurement activities to meet the requirements of the programs and needs of the business to include continuous improvement initiatives, and identification of opportunities for enhanced efficiencies. They will support the overall procurement organization's strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved to include delivery of materials that are on time, within budget and meet technical performance requirements. Key Candidate attributes to facilitate success in this role include but are not limited to: Facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving. We are looking for someone to apply their Supply Chain expertise, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or master's degree with 2 years of relevant experience. Degree will be in Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related specialty to supply chain management Experience with subcontracting of products and services of varying degrees of technical and contractual complexity Experience negotiating Energetics and Ordnance contracts Understanding of US Government and non-US Government / Commercial acquisitions Demonstrated knowledge / compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Demonstrated knowledge / compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) Experience with most Contract Types (Firm-Fixed Price, Time & Material, Cost Plus) Experience in assessing proposal compliance (FAR 15.4) Experie
We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As part of a diverse and hardworking team of professionals, specialists, and engineers, you will support Subcontract activities based on maritime focused acquisitions & Supplier management in support of all Blue Origin Program for strategic procurement solutions for various requirements. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of supply chain operations, driving organizational and compliant policy change to enhance Blue Origin's bottom-line. Our Supply Chain Subcontracts Administrator II will ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs of Blue Origin Energetics and Ordnance requirements. Theywill be competent in spec and non-spec, hazardous commodities, contracts, Statement of Work (SOW), buys/negotiations, supplier management, Blue Origin Supply Chain compliance standards, strategies, and initiatives. They have, excellent oral and written skills, solid communication skills and very strong negotiation and task management skills.Candidate will have experience preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal/Quote) (RFP & RFQ), performing cost price and market analysis in support of proposals, performing SOW construction/review, sole/single source justifications, examining should cost models, and have developed negotiation strategies and led formal negotiations with presentations related to proposal and negotiation review boards. They are experienced in constructing/managing various contracting types for major procurement activities to meet the requirements of the programs and needs of the business to include continuous improvement initiatives, and identification of opportunities for enhanced efficiencies. They will support the overall procurement organization's strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved to include delivery of materials that are on time, within budget and meet technical performance requirements. Key Candidate attributes to facilitate success in this role include but are not limited to: Facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving. We are looking for someone to apply their Supply Chain expertise, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or master's degree with 2 years of relevant experience. Degree will be in Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related specialty to supply chain management Experience with subcontracting of products and services of varying degrees of technical and contractual complexity Experience negotiating Energetics and Ordnance contracts Understanding of US Government and non-US Government / Commercial acquisitions Demonstrated knowledge / compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Demonstrated knowledge / compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) Experience with most Contract Types (Firm-Fixed Price, Time & Material, Cost Plus) Experience in assessing proposal compliance (FAR 15.4) Experie