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# Senior Manager, Procurement at Epirus

- **Company:** Epirus
- **Location:** Torrance California, United States
- **Compensation:** $175k–$218k
- **Posted:** 2026-05-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://www.epirusinc.com/open-roles?gh_jid=5989901004

## Job description

## About Epirus

Epirus designs and builds cutting-edge, high-powered microwave (HPM) systems that are redefining the capabilities of directed energy technology. With a proven foothold in the defense industry and expansion into adjacent commercial markets, we are transitioning from early production into scalable, high-rate manufacturing.

The Senior Manager, Procurement is a high-visibility, cross-functional leader responsible for defining and executing procurement strategy, strengthening supplier performance, and building scalable supply chain processes across both commercial and government programs. This role operates at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, contracts, legal, program management, finance, and quality. The leader will be responsible for building procurement capabilities that can support rapid growth, increasing production complexity, and evolving regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is a strategic operator who can translate company objectives into disciplined execution, confidently drive cross-functional alignment, and make sound trade-offs in high-pressure environments where demand signals, design maturity, and production readiness may be imperfect. This position requires exceptional business judgment, strong communication skills, and demonstrated experience operating in both defense and commercial supply chain environments.

Job Summary:

This role operates at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, contracts, legal, program management, finance, and quality. The leader will be responsible for building procurement capabilities that can support rapid growth, increasing production complexity, and evolving regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is a strategic operator who can translate company objectives into disciplined execution, confidently drive cross-functional alignment, and make sound trade-offs in high-pressure environments where demand signals, design maturity, and production readiness may be imperfect. This position requires exceptional business judgment, strong communication skills, and demonstrated experience operating in both defense and commercial supply chain environments.

## Responsibilities

Cost Optimization

- Develop and execute enterprise supplier negotiation strategies across commercial and government supply bases
- Lead multi-year cost reduction initiatives, value engineering efforts, and strategic sourcing agreements
- Establish cost control frameworks including should-cost modeling, competitive sourcing, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis
- Ensure suppliers meet cost, schedule, and performance expectations aligned to production and program requirements

Demand Fulfillment & Supply Assurance

- Own material availability strategy across production programs, ensuring alignment with engineering changes, demand signals, and production schedules
- Translate evolving or imperfect planning signals into executable procurement actions (RFQs, POs, capacity commitments)
- Proactively manage supplier responsiveness during demand volatility and scaling transitions
- Resolve supply disruptions, PO discrepancies, and invoice issues with urgency and accountability

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

- Independently lead high-value supplier negotiations across commercial and government contracts, including pricing, lead time, capacity commitments, and long-term supply agreements
- Review, draft, and negotiate complex commercial terms and conditions (T&Cs), ensuring appropriate balance of risk, liability, and performance expectations
- Interpret and negotiate contract structures including IP ownership, warranty, indemnification, flow-down clauses, and FAR/DFARS requirements
- Partner closely with Legal and Contracts to ensure procurement agreements are structurally sound, enforceable, and aligned with program risk posture
- Drive negotiation strategy across key suppliers to improve cost, reduce risk exposure, and secure priority capacity during scaling phases

Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence

- Serve as a primary procurement leader interfacing with Finance, Engineering, Planning, and Program Management
- Drive alignment across competing priorities, ensuring procurement decisions reflect total business impact
- Confidently challenge assumptions and advocate for supply chain realities using data-driven reasoning and sound judgment
- Establish clear decision frameworks and escalation paths to accelerate resolution of cross-functional trade-offs
- Maintain strong supplier relationships that support long-term reliability, scalability, and performance

Visibility, Reporting & Systems

- Develop procurement dashboards and KPIs covering supplier health, risk, cost performance, and delivery metrics
- Communicate supply chain status, risks, and mitigation strategies to executive leadership and stakeholders
- Ensure procurement operations align with company policies, audit readiness, and regulatory requirements
- Support ERP stabilization and optimization efforts during system maturation (Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM or equivalent)

Leadership & Team Development

- Lead, coach, and develop a growing procurement team (scaling from ~3 to 10 within 12 months)
- Establish clear operating rhythms, accountability structures, and performance expectations
- Build a culture of ownership, urgency, and disciplined execution
- Support organizational scaling through workforce planning and capability development

Process Improvement & Compliance

- Design and standardize scalable procure-to-pay (P2P) processes that support both low-rate and high-rate production
- Drive procurement system maturity, data integrity, and workflow consistency
- Lead readiness efforts for AS9100, CPSR, DCMA audits, and internal compliance reviews
- Improve procurement tooling, automation, and reporting to increase transparency and efficiency

## Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
- 6+ years of progressive management experience leading procurement or supply chain teams
- Experience operating in both commercial and regulated/government supply chain environments
- Demonstrated success managing complex supply bases supporting production or manufacturing operations

## Preferred Skills and Experience

- Experience in defense, aerospace, electronics, or complex hardware manufacturing environments
- Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS, AS9100, CPSR readiness, and defense procurement frameworks
- Experience scaling supply chains from prototype/low-rate production into high-volume manufacturing
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications
- Proven success in supplier negotiations spanning both commercial and government contracts
- Strong vendor management experience with domestic and international suppliers
- Demonstrated ability to improve procurement KPIs (cost, delivery, cycle time, supplier performance)
- Experience implementing or optimizing ERP systems (preferably Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM or similar)
- Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills in fast-paced environments
- Deep experience leading end-to-end supplier negotiations, including both pricing and non-pricing commercial terms
- Strong background in reviewing and negotiating contract Terms & Conditions (T&Cs), ideally in defense, aerospace, or complex manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with legal and contractual frameworks including FAR/DFARS, IP clauses, liability structures, and flow-down requirements
- Demonstrated ability to balance commercial outcomes with legal and operational risk considerations in supplier agreements

## ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR [here](https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987).

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. As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is: $174,700—$217,500 USD

## About Epirus

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Epirus develops software-defined, solid-state high-power microwave (HPM) systems and advanced electronics to defend against drone swarms and asymmetric threats.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series D; total funding $548.4M)
- **Headquarters**: Torrance, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: John T. and Nathan Mintz

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Defense and Space Manufacturing – directed energy, electronic warfare, counter-UAS.
- **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense (Army, Navy, Marines), allied governments, and critical‑infrastructure operators (B2G, B2B).
- **Mission**: “To protect and sustain civilization” by advancing the frontiers of high-power microwave technology for asymmetric challenges.

## Products & Services
- **Leonidas™ (High‑Power Microwave System)**: Software‑defined, long‑pulse HPM platform for counter‑drone swarm operations. Defeated a 49‑drone swarm in live‑fire demonstrations. Configurable as fixed, semi‑fixed, or mobile (hitch‑mounted).
- **Leonidas H₂O**: Maritime interdiction variant for unmanned surface vessel (USV) protection.
- **Epirus Pod**: Compact, portable HPM system for special operations, de‑mining, and small‑platform integration.
- **Air Domain Awareness**: Always‑on perception systems using big data and ML to monitor, track, and mitigate UAS incursions.
- **Advanced Electronics**: Hardware/software/AI modules that enable high‑power performance across demanding use cases.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed (conflicting reports; latest funding round implied valuation significant)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue ~$115M (2025–2026 estimate) | Total Funding $548.4M [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/epirus)
- **Notable Investors**: 8VC (lead Series A), T. Rowe Price (lead Series C), M42 (lead corporate round in 2025). Other backers include Stu Shea (board member).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount of 189 (+19.8% YoY, +41 employees) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/epirus)
  - $250M Series D (2025/2026) closed to hyperscale Leonidas production
  - U.S. Army contracts: $43.5M (IFPC‑HPM Gen II), $66.1M for Leonidas directed‑energy prototypes
  - Finalized delivery of four IFPC‑HPM prototypes to U.S. Army (June 2026)
  - International expansion: offices in Italy and UK, 49k+ LinkedIn followers (70.8% yearly growth)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Solid‑state, long‑pulse HPM** that is software‑defined and scalable – unlike legacy tube‑based systems.
- **AI‑driven intelligent power management** lets power‑hungry systems “do more with less.”
- **Rapid prototyping & delivery** – Leonidas was delivered to the U.S. Army in record time.
- **Proven against real‑swarm threats** – 100% kill rate in 49‑drone demonstration.
- **Modular, vehicle‑agnostic architecture** that integrates with existing sensor and weapon platforms.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling Leonidas production capacity for critical‑asset protection (driven by $250M Series D) [epirusinc.com](https://www.epirusinc.com/)
- Expanding maritime capabilities (Leonidas H₂O) and pod‑based EW for special operations.
- Deepening partnership with U.S. Army (IFPC‑HPM program) and entering allied markets (UK, Italy).
- Continuing to invest in AI/ML for air‑domain awareness and autonomous threat identification.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Built on four pillars – Accountability, Respect, Commitment, Speed with Discipline. Described as “Neo Prime” for asymmetric warfare – fast‑paced, mission‑driven.
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid/flexible with offices in Torrance (HQ), Hawthorne, and Law (innovation center). Casual dress, catered lunches, stocked kitchens.
- **Benefits**:
  - Up to 100% paid medical coverage, robust vision & dental, flex accounts.
  - Stock options (full vesting), 6% 401k match, annual dependent‑care support, monthly electronics stipend.
  - 19 paid holidays + unlimited PTO + generous parental leave.
  - Free gyms, Calm app subscriptions, unlimited mental‑health access, pet insurance.
- **Engineering Culture**: “Impossible is just a challenge” – fast iteration, cross‑functional teams, blend of startup mentality and aerospace/defense experience. Alumni from SpaceX, Anduril, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin.
- **Growth**: 40 active job postings (monthly +53.8%, yearly +100%); rapid headcount increase and major contracts signal stability and scaling.

## Sources
1. [Epirus Website](https://www.epirusinc.com/)
2. [Epirus About Page](https://www.epirusinc.com/about)
3. [Epirus Careers Page](https://www.epirusinc.com/careers)
4. [Epirus LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/epirus)

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