Alena Fitzpatrick
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leader | Top 4% Buyer in Volume & Complexity | Aerospace, Apparel & Consumer
- Role
- Buyer Iii - Machined Parts - Lunar Program at Blue Origin
- Location
- Puyallup, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alena Fitzpatrick
Buyer with 15+ years managing supplier negotiations, sourcing strategies, and $15M+ procurement spend across aerospace and consumer products.My career spans buying, inventory and production planning, giving me a full-lifecycle view of how demand, supply, cost, and execution connect. This perspective allows me to improve margin, reduce risk, and strengthen supplier performance—without optimizing one part of the business at the expense of another.Currently at Blue Origin (Buyer Manage $15M+ in spend across 800+ purchase orders• Recognized as a top 4% buyer across Blue Origin based on procurement volume and part complexity, supporting precision-machined aerospace components across 100+ suppliers• Operate within AS9100 and FAR-compliant environments• Led 35% cost reduction through redesign with engineering• Improved lead time 6% YOY while supporting 270% volume growth• Built data-driven, automated dashboards to improve visibility and executionEarlier experience across consumer and apparel brands:• Owned assortments, production calendars, factory communication, and seasonal buy plans• Drove revenue growth and margin improvement• Partnered cross-functionally with merchandising, sales, marketing, finance, and executive leadershipI’m particularly effective in growth or change environments, where clarity, data, and supplier alignment are critical to execution. As I take the next step, I’m focused on Senior Procurement or Supply Chain Management roles—owning strategy, developing supplier partnerships, and building scalable processes that deliver measurable impact.
Experience
Buyer Iii - Machined Parts - Lunar Program
Feb 2026 — Present · Kent, WA, US
Built and optimized SQL queries using AI-assisted tools (BlueGPT) and Databricks to enable scalable, data-driven reporting and decision-making• Identify supplier non-compliance with government subcontracting thresholds (>70% outsourced), escalate issue, and transition sourcing strategy to drive cost savings and ensure contract compliance
Education
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Science, Organizational Communication, General
2001 — 2006
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
2001 — 2006
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