Buyer

Epirus is a high-growth technology company that develops solid-state, human-safe directed energy systems that enable unprecedented counter-electronics effects and power management solutions to enhance power efficiency in defense and commercial electronics. With a constant emphasis on innovation, we are redefining modern power systems to increase the velocity of change for our customers and bring tomorrow's capabilities to life, today. 

Job Objective: This is an exciting role in a growing company. As Buyer, you will source production components and manage a Bill of Materials (BOM) for several teams. The right person for this role has purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, is able to read blueprints/drawings, and is comfortable with ERP/PLM/MRP/MES systems and working in new product introduction. If you are someone who enjoys launching new products, influencing component selection, and owning a project from cradle-to-grave then this is the role for you.

• Perform RFI/RFP/RFQ for direct materials
• Place purchase orders for assigned materials aligned with company requirements.
• Keep vendors on track for deliverables.
• Maintain accurate and organized records.
• Issue purchase orders for production parts using a Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Mitigate supply risk, documenting and reporting supplier performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for cost savings, quality improvement, and on-time delivery.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships.

• BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 2+ years of procurement experience
• Understanding of supplier risk identification, mitigation and contingency planning
• Understanding of negotiation of price and terms and conditions
• US Citizen and/or Permanent Resident (future security clearance may be required)

• 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

At Epirus, we strive to be fast, efficient, and limitless in our approach. This agility, combined with a culture of innovation in systems development, allows us to move quickly without losing the decades of lessons learned. We have developed technologies that leverage new breakthroughs in sensors and high-power microwaves, combined with computer vision and advanced software control. Our first broad-market application is a comprehensive defense system to defeat offensive drones at scale.