Sr. Director, Supply Chain Business Development

Application close date:

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!

The Sr. Director, Supply Chain Business Development, will lead supplier-facing growth and strategic expansion across Blue Origin's Global Supply Chain (GSC). This leader will identify, evaluate, and execute opportunities to strengthen and scale our supply base through supplier development, strategic partnerships, potential acquisitions, investments, and vertical integration. This role will report to the VP of Blue Origin Supply Chain and will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Procurement, and Business Unit leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and resilience
• Run the VI operating system (trade studies, decision criteria, forums, cadence, dashboards), ensuring decisions are documented, aligned, and driven to closure
• Drive execution of approved VI decisions, program-managing cross-functional workstreams across GSC, Quality, Manufacturing, Business Units, Finance, and Legal to deliver readiness and value capture
• Partner with Corporate Business Development and Strategy when strategic investments or acquisitions are appropriate; support diligence and integration planning and lead GSC-related workstreams
• Lead executive-level supplier engagement and frequent onsite visits to assess operational maturity, scalability, leadership, and strategic fit
• Build joint operating plans with suppliers (investment roadmaps, equipment/capacity plans, and process/control upgrades) to meet Blue Origin demand and performance targets
• Drive cross-functional alignment across GSC, Quality, Manufacturing, Business Units, Finance, and Legal to remove constraints and accelerate supplier readiness
• Structure and negotiate strategic partnerships and commercial agreements (e.g., long-term supply, capacity reservations, co-investment, and exclusivity where appropriate) that enable mutual growth and improved supplier performance
• Monitor and assess global supplier market dynamics (capacity constraints, sub-tier fragility, consolidation trends, and geopolitical/export risks) to identify risks, opportunities, and mitigation actions

Required Qualifications:

• 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 other highly regulated, complex supply chain environments
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a combination of: supplier development, supply chain strategy, operations, manufacturing, corporate development/M&A, or strategic partnerships
• Strong collaboration skills with technical teams to co-develop partner solutions
• Proven track record of negotiating and closing complex, high-impact deals with C-level stakeholders
• Financial and business-case capability (ROI, capex justification, cost drivers, synergy logic) sufficient to support acquisition/partnership decisions
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% (domestic and international, as required)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading or supporting M&A due diligence, post-merger integration, or vertical integration strategy in manufacturing contexts
• Familiarity with aerospace quality/production frameworks (e.g., AS9100, APQP/PPAP concepts, special process controls) and supplier quality systems
• Knowledge of U.S. government contracting environment and compliance considerations (e.g., TAR/EAR)
• Lean / Six Sigma expertise (Black Belt or equivalent applied experience) and demonstrated supplier transformation results.

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

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

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.