Aerospace Component Buyer: EEE Parts & Flight Hardware

Intuitive Machines, LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Intuitive Machines - West is seeking a Component Buyer to source EEE parts and precision flight hardware for spacecraft programs. You will manage supplier relationships, issue POs, and ensure AS9100 quality and ITAR/EAR compliance.

With 3+ years in aerospace procurement, you will work with ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle), assess long-lead items, support obsolescence and supplier qualification, and collaborate across Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to meet program milestones.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of procurement/buying in aerospace/high-reliability manufacturing
• Experience purchasing EEE components and/or precision machined hardware to drawings/specs
• Familiarity with flight hardware quality/traceability requirements (certs, material certs, source inspection)
• Understanding of ITAR/EAR regulations in procurement
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle) and MS Office/Excel
• Ability to work across multiple sites

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase EEE parts and machined flight hardware per schedules and specs
• Issue and manage purchase orders ensuring compliance with engineering specs and AS9100 requirements
• Track long-lead items and obsolescence risk; support LTBs and alternate part qualification
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to resolve supplier issues
• Manage supplier performance, delivery schedules, and QCD metrics
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times with suppliers and machine shops across sites
• Maintain procurement records including COCs, material certs, and traceability docs
• Support MRB activities for nonconforming purchased hardware
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including counterfeit parts risk
• Support make/buy analysis and sourcing strategy development for new programs

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supply chain

Cross-functional

ERP/MRP systems

AS9100

ITAR/EAR

Sourcing strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Excel

Job description

Intuitive Machines - West is seeking a Component Buyer to source EEE parts and precision flight hardware for spacecraft programs. You will manage supplier relationships, issue POs, and ensure AS9100 quality and ITAR/EAR compliance.

With 3+ years in aerospace procurement, you will work with ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle), assess long-lead items, support obsolescence and supplier qualification, and collaborate across Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to meet program milestones.