Commercial Construction Commodity Manager

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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!

The Construction Commodity Manager plays a pivotal role in delivering resilient, cost-effective infrastructure to support Blue Origin's expanding facilities footprint. Armed with both strategic and operational authority, he or she evaluates risks, opportunities, capabilities, and capacity in the construction supply base-enabling the execution of sourcing strategies across critical commodities such as structural steel, concrete, HVAC systems, major electrical equipment, and specialized facility systems.

By owning the Request for Quotation (RFx) and Long-Term Agreement (LTA) activities for facility construction and upgrade projects, the Construction Commodity Manager ensures Blue Origin's infrastructure needs are met with quality, safety, and schedule certainty. This role serves as the vital link between internal partners-facilities management, test and flight infrastructure teams, program strategy, and operations-driving integration and stability across the build environment.

Construction Commodity Managers are responsible for the identification and mitigation of supply base risks within their commodity categories. Their work includes comprehensive supplier assessments, innovative sourcing strategies, and proactive contract management, all designed to support the design, build, and operation of state-of-the-art manufacturing, testing, and flight facilities at Kennedy Space Center and beyond. He or she collaborates with a team of sub-contract administrators to ensure the strategy can be executed in a timely, effective manner.

By studying construction industry trends, benchmarking suppliers, and seeking new solutions, Construction Commodity Managers enable the acquisition of best-in-class materials and services. Their strategic approach is essential for maintaining Blue Origin's readiness, competitiveness, and continuity of operations, allowing our teams to safely and efficiently develop infrastructure that advances our mission.

• Develop, implement, and own the commodity strategy for major construction categories supporting manufacturing facilities at Kennedy Space Center (KSC), including but not limited to:
  • Concrete, structural steel, building cladding, cranes, HVAC & major electrical systems, fire protection, IT/ET infrastructure, and associated civil, MEP and specialty trades
• Negotiate and manage Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and other strategic supplier contracts, ensuring full alignment with Blue Origin's construction project delivery goals
• Lead RFx processes for commodity sourcing and award decisions; support project teams with timely, quality-driven, and cost-effective purchasing strategies
• Collaborate cross-functionally (project management, design, engineering, legal, finance, EHS) to ensure supplier solutions meet all technical, safety, and compliance requirements
• Develop and maintain market intelligence, benchmarking vendor performance, and supply chain health for all major construction-related commodities
• Oversee supplier qualification, onboarding, and ongoing performance management; drive corrective actions, continuous improvement, and supplier innovation
• Ensure strict compliance with relevant standards and regulations, especially concerning construction on federal/government land and secure facilities
• Proactively identify risks (cost escalation, supply constraints, regulatory change, labor shortages) and develop mitigation plans for critical construction commodities

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
• Minimum 7 years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management experience in commercial construction environments, preferably supporting manufacturing or industrial facilities
• Direct expertise sourcing and managing construction commodities: structural steel, concrete, HVAC systems, electrical equipment, cranes/lifts, building envelope, site utilities, IT/ET infrastructure, etc.
• Demonstrated success negotiating high-value Master Service Agreements and supplier performance contracts in fast-paced project environments
• Strong knowledge of AIA (American Institute of Architects) contract standards and other relevant construction contract forms
• Experience supporting projects on federal or government-controlled land; prior work at Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, or similar government-constrained jobsites strongly preferred
• Deep understanding of government supplier diversity requirements, permit/construction compliance, and DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) program administration is a plus
• Experience implementing construction procurement best practices: prequalification, risk/compliance reviews, supplier safety/performance metrics, lean procurement, and total cost of ownership approaches
• Exceptional communication, influence, and relationship management skills - with the ability to represent Blue Origin to C-level supplier executives and field teams alike
• Proficiency with procurement and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), as well as e-sourcing and contract management platforms

• Professional certifications: CPSM, PMP, LEED AP, or equivalent construction/SCM credentials
• Working knowledge of construction industry regulatory frameworks (OSHA, NFPA, local/state building codes)
• Prior delivery of projects involving technically complex, highly secure, or mission-critical manufacturing environments

Culture Statement

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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.

• 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.

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