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Buyer II

  • Cape Canveral, FL

About the Job:

In this role, you will provide critical purchasing and procurement support for Blue Origin by managing purchase orders (POs), driving supplier communication, tracking invoices, and maintaining accurate procurement records. Working across procurement tracking systems (such as PADS), you will track open purchase orders, follow up on past-due deliveries, issue simple Requests for Quotations (RFQs), monitor supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) metrics, and resolve invoice discrepancies to ensure seamless supply chain operations.

Shift Details & Location

  • Location Options: Kent, WA | Melbourne / Cape Canaveral, FL | Huntsville, AL (Open to remote during the contract period; candidate must be willing to relocate to a listed site if converted to FTE).

What We’re Looking For Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 1+ years of experience in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.

  • Hands-on experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain operations, or procurement administrative support.

  • Demonstrated capability in maintaining procurement databases, updating tracking systems, and generating report summaries.

Must-Have Skills

  • Purchase Order & Invoice Management: Hands-on skill confirming PO details (pricing, quantities, status, delivery dates), issuing routine POs, and tracking/verifying invoice details to resolve discrepancies.

  • Supplier Communication & Expediting: Experience contacting suppliers to follow up on open POs, past-due shipments, delivery schedules, and outstanding documentation.

  • Procurement Systems & Software: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (tracking spreadsheets, data analysis) and experience navigating ERP/procurement tracking tools (e.g., PADS).

  • RFQs & Reporting: Ability to support simple RFQ processes, gather vendor pricing, monitor On-Time Delivery (OTD) metrics, and escalate supply chain bottlenecks to purchasing leadership.