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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 6 days Epirus's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Epirus's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Epirus
- high 28 stale, 0 reposted of 43 open
- Hiring momentum
- 51 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Epirus's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Epirus.
About this role
The Principal Category Manager at Epirus will lead sourcing and supplier management for PCBA, focusing on custom designs. This role involves negotiating supplier contracts, collaborating with engineering to develop specifications, and ensuring supplier capabilities align with production needs. The manager will also mentor team members and support various supply chain initiatives while managing supplier relationships and procurement activities.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Epirus as an employer.
What you need
- BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related field
- Minimum of 12 years of subcontract, commodity or supplier management experience OR minimum 8 years with a Master’s degree
- Understanding of supplier risk identification, mitigation and contingency planning
- Direct design for manufacturing or design for quality experience
- Previous experience in TCO analysis
- Previous experience in negotiation of price and terms and conditions, as well as awarding and managing supplier owned IP products or products designed from a statement of work
Nice to have
- MBA preferred
- Aerospace/Defense experience and/or military experience
- Experience working with FAR/DFAR
- Experience in Earned Value Management or related financial management experience
- Component electronics manufacturing experience
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility
- The role requires a strong background in supplier management and negotiation, which may be challenging for those without extensive experience in these areas
- The position may involve working under tight deadlines due to the fast-paced nature of the industry
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Listed by Epirus on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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