Senior Engineering & NPI Buyer
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Job Location:
Milpitas, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
PsiQuantumsmission is to build the first useful quantum computersmachines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016 our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit fault-tolerant quantum systems.
Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy pharmaceuticals finance agriculture transportation materials and other foundational industries.
Our architecture and approachisbased on silicon photonics. Byleveragingthe advanced semiconductor manufacturing industryincluding partners like GlobalFoundrieswe use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photonsdontfeel heat are immune to electromagnetic interference and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure.
In 2024PsiQuantumannounced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane Australia and Chicago Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically definingand that now is the time to scale.
PsiQuantumalso develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application software and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companiesincluding Lockheed Martin Mercedes-Benz Boehringer Ingelheim and Mitsubishi Chemicalto prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact.
Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. Itrepresentsa fundamental shiftand a path to mastering challenges that cannot besolvedany other way. The potential is enormous and we have a clearpathto make it real.
Come join us.
Job Summary:
The Engineering and New Product Introduction (NPI) Buyer is responsible for expeditious selecting suppliers and executing Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders for materials components sub-assemblies assemblies machinery equipment tools supplies and / or services necessary for the operation and deployment of PsiQuanums Linear Optical Quantum Computer. This role will be responsible for driving short lead-times on-time delivery cost reduction while building strong supplier relationships. As then Engineering and NPI Buyer you will be negotiating with suppliers develop strategic plans for sourcing material reporting on delivery analyzing supplier performance expediting material and sourcing parts from appropriate suppliers.
Responsibilities:
- Execute the purchase of Engineering and NPI goods materials components sub-assemblies assemblies equipment and / or services in line with specified cost quantity quality and delivery targets.
- Monitor shipments to ensure timely delivery and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
- Review purchase requests for goods and services for compliance to PsiQuantum procedures and policies and then prepare and issue Purchase Orders.
- Evaluate suppliers based on price quality selection service support availability reliability delivery and production capabilities.
- Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities.
- Prepare reports and updates as and when required.
- Work closely with others in the Supply Chain team and ensure the continuous improvements of quality service and cost.
- Negotiate pricing vendor agreements and contracts terms and review opportunities to cost savings and quality improvements utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
- Solicit RFQ RFP and quotes for review / analysis process.
- Build maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications.
- Ability to compile data and perform analysis relating to supplier performance and capabilities to enable evaluation and qualification in the supply chain process.
- Contact suppliers to resolve price quality delivery or invoice issues.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Experience/Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Operations Management General Business or similar field.
- 5 years experience working in procurement supply chain or related role in an R&D or high-tech environment.
- Strong negotiation and expediting experience.
- Project management and schedule management skills desired.
- Strong problem-solving skills organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience in a fast-paced and demanding start-up environment preferred.
- Experience with ERP system NetSuite preferred.
- Familiar with procurement tools and processes.
PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry citizenship age physical or mental disability military or veteran status marital status.
PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry citizenship age physical or mental disability military or veteran status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable laws.
Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to .
We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. One is for the Bay Area (within 50 miles of HQ Palo Alto) the second one (if applicable) is for elsewhere in the US (beyond 50 miles of HQ Palo Alto). If there is only one range it is for the specific location of where the position will be located.Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidates qualifications including relevant education and training competencies experience geographic location and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Materials Management
- Manufacturing
- MRP
- Contracts
