Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.
Job Summary: As a Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing critical production components, managing Bills of Materials (BOMs), and ensuring materials are available for teams building next-gen hardware and integrated systems. You’ll be hands-on in a fast-paced environment, supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and production scale-up. You’ll collaborate with engineering, supply chain, quality, and program teams to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality procurement. Your attention to detail and proactive mindset will help mitigate risk and keep projects on track from prototype to full-rate production.
Responsibilities:
• Execute sourcing activities for COTS materials and support procurement agents an as required for schedule success
• Place purchase orders in alignment with materials requirements and delivery schedule
• Own end-to-end procurement process including RFQ issuance, T&Cs redline suggestions for contracts review, PO issuance, PO management and on time delivery, past due PO management, invoicing accuracy, problem invoice
• Support engineering change management through BOM revisions and sourcing impact analysis
• Collaborate cross-functionally to influence part selection and supplier qualification
• Monitor and manage supplier performance for quality, cost, and on-time delivery
• Escalate and mitigate supply chain risks; help develop contingency plans
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, systems, and vendor relationships
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and system records
• Contribute to our inclusive and accountable culture through respectful, team-oriented communication
• BS degree in Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field and 2+ years of procurement experience
• Understanding of supplier risk identification, mitigation and contingency planning
• Understanding of negotiation of price and terms and conditions
• 3+ years' experience in a NPI, automotive, defense, commercial electronics, or aerospace
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR, CPSR, DPAS ratings a plus – but not required
• Deep understanding of query languages and data analytics
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization
• Organized; comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.
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What We Do
Epirus is a high-growth technology company developing solid-state, software-defined directed energy systems that enable unprecedented counter-electronics effects and power management solutions to optimize power efficiency in defense and commercial applications. With a constant emphasis on innovation, we are redefining the future of power to bring tomorrow’s capabilities to life, today.
To deliver on our mission, we are always looking for problem solvers, changemakers and innovators to join our fast-growing team. People are the most important part of Epirus – and always come first. We don’t believe in the word impossible and are always asking “why not” as work to usher in a new paradigm of power efficiency. Our fast-growing team is agile, creative, and innovative. We support a culture of constant learning and sense of belonging among our team members and know that mentorship matters. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and beyond.
Visit our website to learn more. www.epirusinc.com
Why Work With Us
We're a people-first culture that ensures every employee is heard and has the opportunity to grow. At Epirus, we're using cutting edge technology and provide the ability to work with passionate team members. We truly believe that failure is not a setback, but an opportunity. We move fast and build cool things, come join us!
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