Sr. Director, Supply Chain Business Development

Blue Origin

Multiple Locations
Base: $218,590.00 - $306,025.65; bonus/equity: not...
Onsite
Supplier-facing growth
Global supply chain expansion
Supplier development and partnerships
Lead supplier-facing growth and strategic expansion across Blue Origin’s Global Supply Chain (GSC), identifying, evaluating, and executing opportunities to strengthen and scale the supply base

Job Summary

  • Lead supplier-facing growth and strategic expansion across Blue Origin’s Global Supply Chain (GSC), identifying, evaluating, and executing opportunities to strengthen and scale the supply base.
  • Own Blue Origin's vertical integration (VI) strategy and multi-year roadmap, setting priorities and targets across make/buy/partner/acquire to strengthen the supplier ecosystem.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

Lead supplier-facing growth and strategic expansion across Blue Origin’s Global Supply Chain (GSC), identifying, evaluating, and executing opportunities to strengthen and scale the supply base.

Salary

Base: $218,590.00 - $306,025.65; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off, holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supplier-facing growth
  • Global Supply Chain expansion
  • Supplier development and partnerships
  • Vertical integration strategy
  • Executive-level supplier engagement
  • Negotiate strategic partnerships

Nice-to-have

  • Culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion
  • Problem solvers
  • Lean / Six Sigma expertise
  • Familiarity with aerospace quality frameworks

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Master’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, or Finance
  • 15+ years of experience in aerospace/defense, advanced manufacturing, or highly regulated supply chain environments
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in supplier development, supply chain strategy, operations, manufacturing, corporate development/M&A, or strategic partnerships
  • Proven track record of negotiating and closing complex, high-impact deals with C-level stakeholders
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S.

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