Component Buyer – EEE Parts & Machined Flight Hardware
About The Position
Intuitive Machines - West is seeking a Component Buyer to procure Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) parts and precision-machined flight and non-flight hardware for spacecraft programs. The role supports on-time, cost-effective, and quality-compliant sourcing of long-lead and mission-critical flight components for aggressive spacecraft build schedules. The ideal candidate has experience with aerospace-grade component sourcing, EEE parts qualification and traceability requirements, and supplier relationships covering electronic components and precision-machined or fabricated parts. The position involves sourcing and purchasing components and hardware, managing purchase orders and supplier performance, tracking long-lead items and obsolescence risks, and coordinating with Engineering, Quality, and Program Management. It also supports procurement records and flight-hardware traceability, nonconformance review, supply-chain risk mitigation, and make/buy and sourcing strategies for new programs.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years of procurement or buying experience in aerospace, defense, or a related high-reliability manufacturing environment.
- Experience purchasing EEE components and/or precision-machined hardware to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Familiarity with flight-hardware quality and traceability requirements, such as certificates of compliance, material certifications, and source inspection.
- Understanding of ITAR/EAR export-control regulations as they apply to procurement.
- Strong negotiation, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar, and Microsoft Office/Excel.
- Ability to work in multiple systems supporting multiple sites.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with EEE parts obsolescence management and alternate or second-source qualification.
- Familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems.
- Experience working with machine shops on precision-machined aerospace components, including tolerances, materials, and surface finishes.
- Knowledge of counterfeit-parts avoidance practices such as AS5553 or similar.
- Experience with long-lead procurement planning for spacecraft or satellite programs.
Responsibilities
- Source, negotiate, and purchase EEE parts and machined or fabricated flight hardware according to program schedules and specifications.
- Issue and manage purchase orders in compliance with engineering specifications, AS9100 quality requirements, and ITAR/EAR export-control regulations.
- Track long-lead items and EEE component obsolescence risks; support Last Time Buy and alternate-part qualification efforts.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to resolve supplier technical and schedule issues.
- Manage supplier performance, delivery schedules, and cost, quality, and on-time-delivery metrics.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times with manufacturers, distributors, and machine shops for multiple company sites.
- Maintain and update procurement records, including certificates of conformance, material certifications, and flight-hardware traceability documentation.
- Support Material Review Board activities involving nonconforming purchased hardware.
- Identify and mitigate supply-chain risks, including counterfeit EEE parts risk.
- Support make/buy analyses and sourcing strategy development for new programs.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Health and welfare insurance.
- 401(k) for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
