Senior Procurement Agent

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, 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. 

Responsibilities:  

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 

Basic 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) 

Preferred Skills and Experience: 

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 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. 

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. 

For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is:

$126,400—$158,500 USD