Buyer III

Epiq Design Solutions•Mt. Airy, MD

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.