Associate Buyer (Contract)

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 an Associate Buyer, you will be responsible for executing commercial off the shelf 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.

Responsibilities: 

•    Place and track purchase orders for production and prototype materials. 
•    Support requests for quotes (RFQs) from suppliers and help compare pricing and lead times. 
•    Monitor deliveries, follow up with vendors, and help resolve issues quickly. 
•    Maintain accurate records and documentation in ERP and purchasing systems. 
•    Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, production, quality) to meet build schedules. 
•    Support both day and evening production shifts through flexible work hours. 
•    Help build and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Basic Qualifications:

•    Understanding of supplier risk identification, mitigation and contingency planning 
•    Understanding of negotiation of price and terms and conditions  

Preferred Skills and Experience:

•    BS degree in Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
•    1+ year of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or manufacturing operations (internships or co-ops count!)  
•    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 
•    Familiarity with ERP or purchasing systems (we’ll train you if needed) 
•    Willingness to read technical drawings and learn how components are sourced 
•    Strong communication and organization skills 
•    Desire to work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment 
•    Flexible availability to support a split shift (e.g., 10 AM – 7 PM, 12 PM – 9 PM, etc.)

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. 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.