Buyer - Contract

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. And that’s just the beginning.

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.

*This is a 6-month contract position* 

• 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

• 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 space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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. To deliver on our mission, we are always looking for problem solvers, changemakers and innovators to join our fast-growing team.