Strategic Sourcing Manager

Please review the job details below. Intuitive Machines – West is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to help build and manage a supply chain capable of flexing across two very different operating modes: high-volume, cost-efficient, and schedule-driven commercial production, and traditional, low-volume, high-reliability government and legacy space programs. This position is located in Palo Alto, CA or Houston, TX - (remote considered). Intuitive Machines is a world leader in delivering powerful and innovative spacecraft. That legacy is adapting to include high-volume production capability for advanced spacecraft, while preserving the rigorous, mission-critical sourcing needs of traditional space programs. This role sits at the center of that dual mandate- the ideal candidate will have the skill and agility to support production environments optimized for throughput and cost-efficiency, as well as strategic, high-stakes programs that focus on lower-rate production, reliability, and risk mitigation. Responsibilities : Lead procurement and supplier partnership initiatives, tailoring sourcing strategy to the specific risk, cost, and schedule profile of each program Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to identify new and existing suppliers, optimize cost structures, and ensure continuity of supply Lead cross-functional teams to assess supplier technical capability, industrial capacity, and quality systems to determine fit for either high-rate production or low-volume, high-re