Varstaff is looking for a Facilities Buyer:
 

Role Overview & Core Focus:

• Program Support: Manage and direct suppliers and teammates to support facilities operations, maintenance, and capital improvement projects across Blue Origin sites.

• Full Procurement Lifecycle: Take complete ownership of the procurement process, from requisition creation through to final invoice payment and dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing & RFP Management: Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Requests for Quote (RFQs), perform price analyses, and develop targeted negotiation strategies.

• Contract Construction: Draft and execute various agreement types for major facilities activities, including service agreements, construction contracts, Long-Term Agreements (LTAs), and sourcing partnerships.

• Strategic Agreements: Lead the identification and management of strategic agreements for facilities categories such as MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), building services, and equipment.

• Operational Alignment: Ensure the on-time, on-budget delivery of materials and services while aligning with corporate strategic objectives, quality, and safety standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field with 5+ years of supply chain experience (or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience).

• Category Expertise: Prior experience purchasing for facilities, real estate, construction, or manufacturing operations (including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, MRO supplies, or capital equipment).

• Contracting & Regulations: Solid understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), import/export regulations (ITAR/EAR), and experience managing multiple contract types (FFP, T&M, and service agreements).

• Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret facilities-related documentation, including statements of work (SOWs), equipment specifications, and building drawings.

• Soft Skills & Analytics: Top-notch communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical capabilities for tracking procurement metrics, and the ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment.

• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with facilities-related safety standards (e.g., OSHA) and supplier qualification processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Systems: Experience utilizing Deltek Costpoint, Jira, SharePoint, or CMMS/Maximo platforms.

• Certifications: Professional supply chain or project management certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, PMP, FMP, or CFM).