Buyer (Contract)

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.

•    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.