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Subcontract Administrator III - Software Technology


Company : Blue Origin LLC


Location : Seattle, WA


Created : 2026-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflightThis role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.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 spaceflightResponsibilitiesThis role is part of Blue Origin Global Supply Chain. As a Software Technology Subcontract Administrator, you will oversee enterprise-wide software agreements, licenses, and related services. Your role will involve leading cross-functional teams to strategically select products and suppliers, ensuring optimal pricing, quality, service, and terms while reducing costs and minimizing risk.You will create strategies to cut costs, streamline, automate and help implement and enforce procurement policies and procedures to ensure high quality in suppliers and deliverables.Your work will include taking over responsibility for procurement activities of the assigned (sub) categories: Software & Services. You will negotiate and manage contract terms with suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards, and delivery terms, incorporating technical and operational input from stakeholders. Collaboration with the legal department will be essential to achieve the best possible contract results.You will work closely with various internal stakeholders to develop mid- and long-term procurement strategies. Tracking and reporting key functional metrics will be crucial to avoid costs and improve effectiveness. Creating and reviewing opportunities to implement best practice purchasing policies, processes, and procedures will aid in improving business performance and delivering best value and business savings.The successful candidate will have experience preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal (RFPs); Requests for Quote (RFQs); writing price reasonableness determinations; deal summary; price analyses in support of supplier proposals, and leading formal negotiations of all types.Ensuring professional and consistent supplier management is applied across the supply base in line with internal policies will be a key responsibility. You will also be responsible for achieving cost avoidance and cost-saving targetsQualifications:Minimum 5+ years of experiencein purchasing SaaS solutions, licenses, appliances, and related services.Experience in license managementand developing multipurpose and durable sourcing strategies for various types of software subscriptions.Strong abilityto engage with different internal and senior stakeholders and work effectively in multinational teams.Essential skillsinclude an analytical approach, excellent negotiation skills, strong communication skills, and the comfort to act on all hierarchy levels.Crucial attributesinclude an independent and entrepreneurial way of working. Experience in a hyper-growth company or a comparable company is desirable.An independent and entrepreneurial way of working is crucial, and experience in a hyper-growth company or a comparable company is terprets and applies company policies, procedures, work instructions, business standards, and U.S. government regulations (i.e., FAR, DFAR, S