<h2>About Epirus</h2>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. <h2>Responsibilities: </h2>•    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&amp;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<h2>Basic Qualifications:</h2>•    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<h2>Preferred Skills and Experience:</h2>•    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: <ul><li>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 <a href="https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&amp;sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987">here</a>.  </li></ul>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. <a href="https://www.epirusinc.com/open-roles">Join us and rewrite the rules.</a>  <div><div><div>As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. </div><div>For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is: </div><div>$77,200—$89,000 USD</div></div></div>

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&rsquo;s capabilities to life, today. And that&rsquo;s just the beginning. Visit our website to learn more about our innovative approach, cutting-edge product lines and career opportunities.&nbsp;

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<h2>About Epirus</h2>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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.&nbsp;<h2>Responsibilities:&nbsp;</h2>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Execute sourcing activities for COTS materials and support procurement agents an as required for schedule success&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Place purchase orders in alignment with materials requirements and delivery schedule&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Own end-to-end procurement process including RFQ issuance, T&amp;Cs redline suggestions for contracts review, PO issuance, PO management and on time delivery, past due PO management, invoicing accuracy, problem invoice &nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Support engineering change management through BOM revisions and sourcing impact analysis&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Collaborate cross-functionally to influence part selection and supplier qualification&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Monitor and manage supplier performance for quality, cost, and on-time delivery&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Escalate and mitigate supply chain risks; help develop contingency plans &nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, systems, and vendor relationships&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Maintain accurate procurement documentation and system records&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Contribute to our inclusive and accountable culture through respectful, team-oriented communication<h2>Basic Qualifications:</h2>• &nbsp; &nbsp;BS degree in Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field and 2+ years of procurement experience • &nbsp; &nbsp;Understanding of supplier risk identification, mitigation and contingency planning&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Understanding of negotiation of price and terms and conditions<h2>Preferred Skills and Experience:</h2>• &nbsp; &nbsp;3+ years' experience in a NPI, automotive, defense, commercial electronics, or aerospace &nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Knowledge of FAR/DFAR, CPSR, DPAS ratings a plus – but not required&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Deep understanding of query languages and data analytics&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Good written and oral communication skills&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Organized; comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment&nbsp;&nbsp;ITAR REQUIREMENTS:&nbsp;<ul><li>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.&nbsp; Learn more about the ITAR <a href="https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&amp;sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987">here</a>.  </li></ul>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. <a href="https://www.epirusinc.com/open-roles">Join us and rewrite the rules.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<div><div><div>As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.&nbsp;</div><div>For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is: </div><div>$77,200—$89,000 USD</div></div></div>

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