About Epirus

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:

This is an exciting role an innovative, high-growth defense technology company. We are seeking a detail-oriented and savvy Supply Chain Operations Specialist (Contract) to join our team. This role focuses on inputting and maintaining supplier records, tracking engineering changes, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and leveraging direct experience to build processes to meet industry standards and requirements. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills. We are also looking for someone who can jump in and drive tactical day-to-day execution while keeping a strategic roadmap in mind.   

Responsibilities: 

• Manage and process all requirements for the onboarding and offboarding of suppliers ensuring compliance with company policies, FAR/DFARS requirements, and industry standards.  
• Conduct due diligence and evaluate supplier risk utilizing third party tools and checks.  
• Assess and facilitate the completion of necessary supplier documentation, including accreditations, insurance certificates, and compliance forms.  
• Serve as the primary point of contact for new suppliers during the onboarding process; addressing enquiries, providing guidance, and fostering positive relationships. 
• Act as a liaison between vendors and internal teams to address issues, provide guidance, and maintain strong working relationships.  
• Resolve supplier onboarding issues and disputes in a timely and professional manner.  
• Help maintain Supplier Onboarding policies, procedures and process-flows.    
• Responsible for accurate data entry in Epirus’ ERP system, including Supplier information and Part Master Updates. 
• Maintain accurate records of vendor agreements, certifications, and compliance-related documentation.  
• Responsible for creating and maintaining Supplier metrics, as directed.  
• Perform regular data audits to ensure accuracy and completeness. 
• Manage and interpret engineering dispositions, ensuring accurate execution and understanding of engineering change notices (ECNs). 
• Maintain and apply knowledge of multilevel bills of materials (BOMs) and part categorizations to support product change management processes. 
• Serve as the primary liaison between engineering and cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, procurement, and other internal stakeholders, to ensure alignment and clear communication. 
• Track and report on drawing change metrics, proactively following up on stagnant tickets to drive timely resolution.  

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in at least one of the following areas: document control, supplier onboarding, buying, planning, contracts, data management, or other related experience.  
• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred) 
• Confident when speaking and presenting to small groups internally for knowledge sharing.  
• Strong attention to detail. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).  
• Advanced communication skills (written and verbal).  
• Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization.  
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.  
• Possess an ownership mentality 
• ERP experience 

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Strong knowledge of vendor management principles, practices, and tools.  
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma.  
• Basic understanding of government contracting requirements.  
• Previous experience with other supplier onboarding systems.  
• Direct experience with Oracle Fusion ERP system. 
• Jira or other project management tools  

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.   

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. 

About Epirus

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:
This is an exciting opportunity at an innovative, high-growth defense technology company. As a Senior Procurement Agent (Contract), you will lead the sourcing and procurement of Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) components, as well as complex PCB and PCBA solutions, supporting multiple programs from prototype through production. In this role, you will manage the full lifecycle of procurement for printed circuit boards and assemblies, including both turnkey builds and discrete component sourcing. You will work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to support new product introduction (NPI) efforts, ensuring that Bills of Materials (BOMs) are strategically sourced, cost-effective, and aligned with program timelines. The ideal candidate brings deep experience navigating the complexities of electronics supply chains, including contract manufacturers, global component distribution, and risk mitigation for constrained or obsolete parts.. If you are someone who enjoys launching new products, influencing component selection, strategically sourcing and developing suppliers and owning a project from cradle-to-grave, then this is the role for you.

Duties 

Procurement Operations  

• Lead RFI/RFP/RFQ for direct materials 
• Leads direct material procurements for multiple programs and projects 
• Delegate/Execute purchase orders for production parts using a Bill of Materials (BOM) 
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for cost savings, quality improvement, and on-time delivery. 
• Maintain accurate and organized records 

Supplier Relationship Management  

• Lead supplier risk identification, mitigation and contingency planning 
• Lead supplier open order and scorecard meetings for critical suppliers 
• Lead price negotiations and terms & conditions 
• Lead and conduct supplier/vendor site audits 
• Other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications

• BS degree, or equivalent work experience, in Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent field. 
• 8+ years of procurement experience in Aerospace/Defense or related industry 
• Significant procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on EEE components. 
• Strong knowledge of PCB and PCBA sourcing, including turnkey solutions and component-level purchasing. 
• Support implementation and drive CPSR compliance 
• Strong experience with drafting agreements (i.e. SOWs and MSAs) 
• Knowledge of AS9100 standards 
• Experience with Supplier Development and Management 
• Experience with developing and improving processes, procedures and work instructions 
• Strong 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 
• US Citizen and/or Permanent Resident (future security clearance may be required) 

Desired Qualifications

• Direct experience in sourcing electro-mechanical/PCBA/build-to-print assembly procurement and manufacturing (contract manufacturing) 
• Experience with/exposure to Lean Six Sigma methodologies 
• Data Analytics experience– BAQs, SQL, DMT, Query/Script creation 
• Experience with ERP systems (i.e. SAP, Oracle, Deltek) 
• Experience with Supply Chain Trade Compliance 

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.  

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.

About Epirus

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 Material Planner at Epirus, you will play a crucial role in supporting the production flow and key developmental goals of our innovative HPM systems. Working closely with the Procurement, engineering and manufacturing departments, you will help execute effective, creative, and smart supply chain strategies to achieve our ambitious production goals.  

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in managing and developing inventory level targets, aligning demand-supply signals and allocations. 
• Create, manage, and execute material program strategy and the material program plan. 
• Developing and leading supply chain proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates. 
• Lead material requirements plan strategy for programs. 
• Work with Category Management and Procurement teams to develop, execute, and track negotiation strategies and performance to budget baseline for programs. 
• Track and drive completion on all material issues with engineering, quality, manufacturing, procurement, inventory, finance and programs. 
• Make recommendations on safety stock strategy and risk reduction of supply with supply chain. 
• Proactively provide status and updates to Epirus management, supply chain and engineering teams on all critical supply issues.   
• Manage and execute MRP planning messages in a timely manner.  
• Leverage ERP outputs and Excel databases to identify hardware shortages for upcoming builds and land lead the charge to mitigate these risks. 
• Maintain product master data, product lifecycle, and develop expertise in in-house systems and reports.   
• Ensure successful execution of Procurement suppliers and provide status to Program Management team on status or variance. 
• Manage relevant purchase order master data to ensure timely delivery and provide production with dependable delivery signals. 
• Analyze supply chain data and report out metrics. 
• Establish high-accuracy means of communication for both estimated hardware needs and completion dates. 
• Maintain accuracy and audit bill of materials in MRP systems in preparation for production. 
• Work with production teams to set, track, and execute daily and weekly goals that take into account personnel and equipment constraints but support overall rate targets. 
• Execute purchase orders to support COTS and harnessing for production. Negotiate prices, execute PO’s and track items through delivery.   
• Lead efforts for DD1149 and DD250 ensuring efforts are driven to completion on all supporting teams.  

Basic Qualifications:

•  Minimum 5 years of experience in material or production planning, purchasing, contract negotiation, or related areas with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent years of work experience in lieu of a degree).  

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Aerospace, Defense, Automotive or Consumer Electronics industry experience. 
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on speed and accuracy.   
• Familiarity with ERP and MRP systems.   
• Experience in multitier Bill of Materials and job management. 
• Proficiency in SQL, PowerBI, MS Excel, and Project.   
• Experience navigating multitier Bill of Materials and work orders. 
• APICS certification and Lean Six Sigma certification are advantageous.   
• Excellent communication skills and detail-oriented mindset.   
• Proven success working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, completing cost models, and negotiating. 
• Technical knowledge in a commodity – for example, cables and harnessing, electronic parts, machining, sheet metal fabrication, tube bending and assembly, weldment assembly, soft goods, etc.  

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 10%, including potential international travel.   
• Flexibility to adapt to a fast-moving and 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.   

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. 

About Epirus

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 that allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.  

Job Summary: We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Procurement Agent to manage the end-to-end procurement process for enterprise software licenses, SaaS subscriptions, IT hardware, and related technology services. This role ensures that Epirus acquires the best value in technology spend while maintaining compliance, optimizing supplier performance, and supporting internal stakeholders across IT, security, engineering, and operations.       

Responsibilities: 

Procurement Execution 

• Work with InfoSec, Product Security, IT, contracts, finance, accounts payable, and supply chain to drive excellence with software and IT procurement execution and management. 
• Source, negotiate, and purchase software licenses, SaaS subscriptions, and IT hardware including servers, laptops, peripherals, and network equipment. 
• Coordinate renewals, notify contracts to terminate contracts, and optimize license usage. 
• Create and manage purchase orders and procurement documentation with accuracy and speed. 

Vendor and Contract Management 

• Build and maintain relationships with software publishers, OEMs, VARs, and IT service providers. 
• Evaluate and support contracts in negotiating Master Service Agreements (MSAs), End User License Agreements (EULAs), and SaaS contracts in collaboration with contracts, legal and compliance teams. 
• Track and report contract milestones in support of the Contract team requirements, SLAs, and renewal dates to ensure timely action. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Partner with IT, InfoSec, Contracts, and Finance teams to assess procurement needs, technical requirements, risk exposure, and budget alignment. 
• Participate in IT project planning to ensure timely procurement and deployment of tech assets. 
• Responsible for resolving invoicing discrepancies with Accounts Payable 

Compliance and Optimization 

• Maintain compliance with internal procurement policies and licensing agreements. 
• Monitor software utilization to identify cost-saving opportunities and eliminate shelfware. 
• Support IT asset management through accurate record keeping and lifecycle tracking. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). 
• 5+ years of procurement experience with a focus on software, SaaS, and IT hardware; experience in enterprise environments preferred. 
• Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities. 
• Familiarity with contract language and software licensing models (e.g., Microsoft, Adobe, AWS, Cisco, Salesforce, etc.). 
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite) and procurement platforms. 
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a high-growth, engineering or R&D-driven environment, particularly in defense, aerospace, or dual-use technology companies  
• Familiarity with U.S. government and defense procurement compliance requirements, including: ITAR, EAR, DFARS, FAR, RIGHTS IN TECHNICAL DATA, COMMERICALITY, CMMC, and NIST 800-171 controls as they relate to software and hardware sourcing. 
• Understanding of controlled items, export classification, and vendor screening for compliance. 
• Proven experience procuring IT equipment and software for classified or secure programs, including managing hardware builds for secure labs, air-gapped environments, or accredited networks (e.g., SIPR/NIPR). 
• Comfort working with engineering, Info security, and DevOps teams to evaluate technical requirements, network architecture dependencies, and system compatibility. 
• Experience managing Tier 1 vendor relationships (e.g., Dell, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, GitHub Enterprise) and negotiating long-term agreements or strategic partnerships. 
• Hands-on experience implementing ITAM/CMDB practices across distributed teams with automation tools (e.g., ServiceNow, JAMF, Tanium, Intune, or similar). 
• Ability to interpret and negotiate complex software licensing models, including per-core, per-user, usage-based, floating licenses, and hybrid cloud/on-prem enterprise agreements. 
• Track record supporting procurement for secure manufacturing, real-time simulation labs, AI/ML infrastructure, or robotics stacks is a strong plus.

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.  

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.