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QuEra Computing Inc. · 2 months ago

Purchasing Manager-Optics, Electronics, and Computer Hardware

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

QuEra Computing Inc. is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead sourcing and procurement activities for optical components, electronics contract manufacturing, and computer hardware. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating terms, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the company's operations team.

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Responsibilities

Own supplier relationships primarily for specialized optics, electronics assemblies, and computer hardware

Negotiate payment, pricing, and delivery terms with domestic and international vendors

Develop and execute RFI’s, RFP’s, and RFQ’s for novel optical and laser componentry. Work with established and new suppliers on New Product Introduction (NPI)

Create and monitor PO’s and report to stakeholders on delivery and timing of inbound materials

Work with the Inventory Manager to maintain optimal inventory levels of backstock items

Troubleshoot inbound Customs Clearance issues with logistics firms and vendors

Manage Warrantees and coordinate RMA’s with the technical teams. Work with the vendors to see RMA’s to their conclusion

Drive continuous improvement initiatives in sourcing, cost reduction, and supplier performance

Work with the Finance and Accounting team to optimize cashflow and make QuEra’s purchasing data audit ready

Qualification

Purchasing experiencePrecision optics knowledgeElectronics manufacturing knowledgeComputer hardware knowledgeMicrosoft 365Materials planning knowledgeInternational logisticsSupplier relationship managementRMA managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Minimum 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience in a manufacturing environment

Strong knowledge of at least one of the following: Precision optics and optical components, Electronics contract manufacturing (PCBs, assemblies, sub-systems), Computer hardware (servers, networking, high-performance systems)

Microsoft 365 experience required (Excel)

Working knowledge of materials planning (MRP/ERP systems) required

An understanding of international logistics, including customs clearance

Proven track record of negotiating and managing supplier relationships

Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Startup experience is not required but strongly preferred

Advanced Microsoft applications (Power BI, Power Automate, Visio, etc) a plus

COTS planning and procurement experience

ERP implementation experience a plus

RMA management and understanding of supplier quality concepts a plus

Bachelor's degree (preferred but not required)

Benefits

Equity grants for all new hires

Company

QuEra Computing Inc.

Located in Boston, QuEra Computing is a maker of advanced neutral-atoms based quantum computers, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the industry.

Founded in 2018

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

51-200 employees