Senior Supply Chain Manager/Supplier Engineer - PCBA

PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines 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 approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced 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 defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to 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 PsiQuanum’s 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 rela