Senior Procurement Agent

<p> </p> <h2><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">About Epirus</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":299,"335559739":299}"> </span></h2> <p><span data-contrast="none">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. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <h3><span data-contrast="none">Job Summary:</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span></h3> <p><span data-contrast="none">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <h2><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Responsibilities: </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":299,"335559739":299}"> </span></h2> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Procurement Operations</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Lead RFI/RFP/RFQ for direct materials</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Leads direct material procurements for multiple programs and projects</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Delegate/Execute purchase orders for production parts using a Bill of Materials (BOM)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Support continuous improvement initiatives for cost savings, quality improvement, and on-time delivery.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Maintain accurate and organized records</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Supplier Relationship Management</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Lead supplier risk identification, mitigation and contingency planning</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Lead supplier open order and scorecard meetings for critical suppliers</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Lead price negotiations and terms & conditions</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Lead and conduct supplier/vendor site audits</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> &l