Software and Technology Sr. Buyer

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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!

Responsibilities

• This role is part of Blue Origin Global Supply Chain. As a Software and Technology Buyer, you will oversee enterprise-wide software agreements, licenses, and related services. Your role will involve leading cross-functional teams to strategically select products and suppliers, ensuring optimal pricing, quality, service, and terms while reducing costs and minimizing risk.
• You will create strategies to cut costs, streamline, automate and help implement and enforce procurement policies and procedures to ensure high quality in suppliers and deliverables.
• Your work will include taking over responsibility for procurement activities of the assigned (sub) categories: Software & Services. You will negotiate and manage contract terms with suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards, and delivery terms, incorporating technical and operational input from stakeholders. Collaboration with the legal department will be essential to achieve the best possible contract results.
• You will work closely with various internal stakeholders to develop mid- and long-term procurement strategies. Tracking and reporting key functional metrics will be crucial to avoid costs and improve effectiveness. Creating and reviewing opportunities to implement best practice purchasing policies, processes, and procedures will aid in improving business performance and delivering best value and business savings.
• The successful candidate will have experience preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal (RFPs); Requests for Quote (RFQs); writing price reasonableness determinations; deal summary; price analyses in support of supplier proposals, and leading formal negotiations of all types.
• Ensuring professional and consistent supplier management is applied across the supply base in line with internal policies will be a key responsibility. You will also be responsible for achieving cost avoidance and cost-saving targets

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of experiencein purchasing SaaS solutions, licenses, appliances, and related services.
• Experience in license managementand developing varied and durable sourcing strategies for various types of software subscriptions.
• Strong abilityto engage with different internal and senior stakeholders and work effectively in multinational teams.
• Essential skillsinclude an analytical approach, excellent negotiation skills, strong communication skills, and the comfort to act on all hierarchy levels.
• Crucial attributesinclude an independent and entrepreneurial way of working. Experience in a hyper-growth company or a comparable company is desirable.
• An independent and entrepreneurial way of working is crucial, and experience in a hyper-growth company or a comparable company is desirable.
• Interprets and applies company policies, procedures, work instructions, business standards, and U.S. government regulations (i.e., FAR, DFAR, SOX Compliance).
• Strong analytical skills, data-driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics.
• Ability to perform written price reasonableness determinations/price analyses using various pricing methods and data sources.
• Ability to develop negotiation plans and act as the lead negotiator in negotiations of all types, including, but not limited to, pricing, terms and conditions, FAR/customer contract flowdowns, schedule, and scope of work.
• Working understanding of AS9100 quality management system requirements.
• Track record of effectively working with large, single/sole source suppliers.

Compensation Range for:

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Culture Statement

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Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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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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