Director, Global Supply Chain

Overview

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. The Director, Global Supply Chain will own the end-to-end supply chain function for a high-growth program targeting full-rate production by the end of this decade. This leader will build and scale a multi-functional supply chain organization from the ground up, establishing the strategy, supplier base, processes, and operating model required to support an aggressive production ramp. This role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and Program leadership.

The role demands a rare profile: someone with deep supply chain operations credibility, strong financial acumen, executive communication skills, and the judgment to build something that does not yet exist.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and develop a multi-functional supply chain team spanning Supply Chain Engineering, Commodity Management, Supply Chain Program Management, and Technical Program Management.
• Own hiring, performance, and professional development across all functions.
• Establish the operating model for an AI-enabled supply chain; define where automation replaces traditional roles and where human judgment is irreplaceable.
• Own supply chain strategy across the full hardware portfolio.
• Lead make/buy trade analysis; provide supply chain grounding for vertical integration and inorganic growth decisions.
• Develop commodity strategies, long-term agreements, and master supply agreements that secure capacity, cost, and quality commitments.
• Build the business case framework for supplier investment decisions including tooling, returnable packaging, and capital expenditures.
• Develop and qualify a new, largely net-new supplier base — domestic and international.
• Define and execute the NPI and supplier qualification roadmap aligned to production ramp milestones.
• Establish supplier onboarding processes, capacity commitments, and readiness standards.
• Lead global supplier development initiatives.
• Own total cost of supply: direct material spend, tooling, logistics, and cost-to-serve.
• Partner with Finance and Program leadership on capital proposals and business cases for supply chain investments.
• Deliver cost performance, savings, and risk reporting to executive leadership.
• Represent supply chain strategy in executive program reviews; communicate clearly and credibly to senior leadership.
• Partner with Engineering on design-for-manufacturability and design-for-affordability initiatives.
• Coordinate with shared infrastructure functions including logistics, warehousing, and legal.
• Define supply chain requirements for ERP and AI tooling; partner with the technology team on implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive supply chain or procurement leadership, including direct people management.
• Demonstrated track record building or significantly transforming a supply base in an NPI or high-rate production environment.
• Strong financial acumen: should-cost modeling, business case development, capital proposals, and affordability analysis — ability to operate fluently in both supply chain, engineering, and finance terms.
• Experience presenting supply chain strategy to senior executive audiences.
• Commodity management experience in precision-manufactured or technically complex hardware.
• Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments where the organization and supply base are defined in parallel with production requirements.
• Genuine curiosity about AI-enabled workflows and a willingness to build without traditional support structures.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-consequence manufacturing environments.
• Vertical integration analysis and inorganic growth strategy background.
• Global supplier development experience.
• Advanced manufacturing certifications (additive manufacturing, composites, or similar).
• Experience with high-rate or high-volume production ramp environments.
• Familiarity with Coupa, Costpoint, or similar procurement and ERP systems.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation Range: WA applicants is $187,923.00 - $263,092.20. Other site ranges may differ.

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Bonuses and benefits eligibility may vary by role and level; details provided by recruiter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire and promote based on qualifications, performance, and abilities, and we provide equal opportunities for hire and advancement regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected status. See Know Your Rights for more information.

Additional Information

Export Control Regulations: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background checks and other regulatory requirements may apply per job profile. This description does not guarantee employment or continued employment.

Application Close Date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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