Buyer III

EPIQ DESIGN SOLUTIONS, LLC.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid leave

401(k) company match

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Disability insurance

Sabaticial program

Job summary

Epiq Solutions is seeking an experienced Buyer to procure materials, PCBs/PCAs, and services, while managing subcontracted work for production and engineering programs. You will collaboratively plan purchases, negotiate terms, and maintain strong supplier relationships to meet program objectives.

The role emphasizes risk mitigation, BOM familiarity, and alignment with ERP data. US citizenship may be required due to federal contract work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supply chain and procurement, electronics or high-tech manufacturing preferred.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Experience with government property, FAR/DFARS, and subcontract administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Order and plan procurement using an ERP system.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Manage material requirements and BOM data.
• Manage suppliers to reduce costs and ensure timely flow of materials.
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, program management, manufacturing and finance.
• Mitigate risks from shortages, capacity, and EOL components.
• Develop sourcing strategies for direct and indirect materials.
• Lead supplier selection and bidding processes.
• Issue POs and subcontracts; manage escalations.
• Support new product introductions and prototyping builds.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Problem solving

Teamwork & cross-functional

Materials management

Independent work

CPP/CPSM certification

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Contract interpretation

MS Office

Epicor Kinetic

Multitasking

Prototype build experience

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Epicor Kinetic

Job description

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.

For more information, visit https://epiqsolutions.com.

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 years
• 401(k) company match at 100% of first 6% of salary
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness reimbursement
• Charitable giving company match
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and performance
• Fun, laid‑back culture and rewarding work!

Epiq Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information (including family medical history), or status as a protected veteran.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.