Buyer III

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Epiq Solutions develops cutting-edge software-defined radio (SDR) products and processing solutions to enable spectrum dominance for maritime, land, air, and space domains. With 15 years serving government and commercial enterprise customers and 25K+ devices fielded to date, Epiq Solutions is a trusted partner with a proven heritage of delivering open architecture products in radically small form factors where time-to-market, cost, and performance are critical for mission success.

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JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Buyer to procure materials, electronic components, printed circuit boards and assemblies (PCBs/PCAs), services, as well as manage subcontracted work supporting production and engineering programs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES

• Order and plan the procurement of parts using an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery schedules, and contractual provisions.
• Manage material requirements.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of ERP data, including bills of materials (BOMs).
• Manage suppliers to reduce costs, improve quality, control inventory, and ensure timely flow of materials.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, program management, manufacturing, and finance teams to meet program objectives.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with material shortages, supplier capacity constraints, and end-of-life (EOL) or obsolete components.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct and indirect materials.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, quality performance, and financial stability.
• Identify alternate sources to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Lead supplier selection activities and competitive bidding processes.
• Issue and manage purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Resolve shortages, quality concerns, and supplier escalations.
• Support new product introductions and engineering development projects.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Develop and execute material lifecycle strategies, including last-time buys, alternate sourcing, redesign support, and inventory planning.
• Collaborate with engineering, program management, and suppliers to identify replacement parts and maintain compliance with contract and technical requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 5+ years of supply chain and procurement experience, ideally within the electronics or high-tech manufacturing industry
• Associate degree or higher preferred
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Knowledge of materials management and supply chain fundamentals
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and with limited supervision
• Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification is a plus
• Knowledge of government property requirements, contract flow-down clauses, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and subcontract administration
• Ability to interpret contracts and technical drawings
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting engineering development and prototype builds
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and inventory management software
• Experience with Epicor Kinetic preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn and support cross-functional responsibilities
• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements

BENEFITS

• Join a successful and growing company investing in our future success
• Generous paid leave
• Paid five-week sabbatical every five…