Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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. Blue Origin is seeking an experienced and dynamic Commodity Manager to join our new and growing EU Supply Chain organization. As a leader in the aerospace industry, Blue Origin is committed to giving humanity access to the stars and building a future in which millions of people can live and work in space. To support this effort and by increase our global supplier base, Blue Origin is launching an EU Supply Chain team to find, on-board, and manage EU-based suppliers. If you are passionate about solving problems, building new processes, driving supply chain excellence, and thrive in a fast-paced and innovative international environment, we would love to hear from you. As part of a small group of hardworking, passionate, and accomplished experts, you will be responsible for working closely with the US-based Commodity teams to identify opportunities for expanding sourcing options and then working locally to find, qualify, on-board, and ultimately manage supplier performance that support these needs. In addition, you will play an integral role in cross-functional process and global cost improvement initiatives. scale the supplier base and drive procurement cost improvements and lead time reductions. This will include supporting discussions with Legal, Trade Compliance, Transportation, and other teams to ensure the timeliness and cost effectiveness of cross-border logistics. This role will have dual reporting relationships to both an EU manager for day-to-day operations and an US-based Commodity leader for strategic procurement direction. This role will work cross-functionally and across continents to apply technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership in the evaluation, sourcing, and development of the aerospace materials supply base to support the development and production of space vehicles. Develop category procurement strategy, goals and savings targets in line with company strategy and procurement best practices Evaluate strategies based on up-to-date supply market analysis and category risk analysis while adapting to changing market conditions Ensure materials are secured and delivered at the lowest total cost, while maintaining or improving, quality and on time delivery to support program requirements. Participate in use and improvement of databases to guide sourcing activity and capture supplier status, history, criticality, operational performance, and known issues. Work with program stakeholders to identify & overcome long lead procurement requirements and gaps in supply base capabilities. Evaluate suitability and stability of current and potential suppliers regarding financial health, staffing, quality, throughput, technical capability, capacity, and reputation. Lead suppliers through the resolution of discrepancies or schedule delays, including corrective and preventive actions and recovery plans. Identify opportunities