Senior Buyer

Who We Are:

We are driven by a passion to design and manufacture the highest quality grid-scale power converters available. Rooted in this passion, we provide our customers with inverters and DC/DC converters from 250 kW to 6 MW. EPC's products are designed in house and manufactured in the USA. Power electronics are the core technology behind decarbonization. With major growth sectors such as renewable energy, energy storage, and electric vehicle charging, EPC is growing fast.

What We Do:

EPC is located in the center of a high-tech commercial park in Poway, CA to meet the demands of its rapidly growing customer base. We are focused on developing and manufacturing robust and reliable power conversion solutions to solve real-world customer problems, and doing it in a smaller, more powerful footprint than anything else available today. We enjoy what we do, and we encourage a creative, healthy, and highly collaborative environment. Our goal is to work together as a fun, creative, and professional team; learning from and encouraging one-another as we push the state of the art forward in power electronics.

The Role:

As an experienced Buyer, you will work in the Purchasing Department with all aspects of procurement of materials and/or services. You will be working with a diverse team of dedicated, creative and technical forces behind the design and development of new power conversion systems. By being a part of our team, you will help us take our ideas from conception to reality.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Suppliers in all aspects of Supply Chain including quality, on time delivery, scheduling, inventory management, and contract negotiation
• Create, process, and approve purchase orders accurately in the ERP system
• Prioritize and coordinate inventory items, track supplier deviations, monitor and document supplier quality issues as necessary
• Monitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreements
• Measure and manage the vendor and supplier cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Negotiate with suppliers and find ways to reduce costs without jeopardizing the quality and delivery of the components
• Monitors inventory position against sales forecast and customer orders to maintain acceptable safety stock levels
• Manage Purchasing Key Performance Indicators
• Resolve billing and logistical issues while communicating effectively in a professional manner
• Lead vendor meetings
• Responsible for various reporting and follow up including: Open Purchase Orders, Late Purchase Orders, Delivery Schedules, Inventory Coverage, and Supplier On Time Performance
• Propose continuous improvement changes and processes when required
• Work individually, and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Perform duties in accordance with policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Required skills:

• Bachelor's degree in the Supply Chain field or related area with a minimum of 5 - 10 years of sourcing experience
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to read and understand BOMs and drawings
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Electronic components and/or PCBA's preferred
• Knowledge of key inventory performance drivers and metrics
• Experience in project management, lean, and continuous improvement environments strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Excel including macros, pivot tables, and advanced formulas
• Ability to interact with a diverse team at all organization levels

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement