Buyer II

D-Wave•New Haven, CT

66d•$74,000 - $110,000

About The Position

D-Wave is seeking a Buyer II to join their Supply Chain team. This role will support and collaborate with R&D Engineering and Production teams to ensure they have the necessary materials for building and improving quantum computers. The position involves working with a passionate and innovative team focused on developing transformative technology.

Requirements

Post-secondary diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Logistics, Procurement, or related field
3+ years' experience in procurement within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment
Experience managing supplier relationships
Experience supporting R&D, NPI (New Product Introduction), or high-mix/low-volume manufacturing environments
Experienced working with local component distributors and industry suppliers
Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to thrive independently in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Able to support production planning activities as needed
Familiarity with ERP systems and strong Excel and data analysis skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to understand broader business impact
Results oriented, customer focused and a problem solver mindset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working with both Mechanical CNC and Electronics suppliers is an asset

Responsibilities

Collaborate with R&D engineering and Production teams to ensure materials are available for both production and experimental builds
Generate and manage request for quotes (RFQs) and purchase orders for electrical, mechanical, and non-production components
Partner with vendors to ensure competitive pricing, quality and on-time delivery of goods and services
Maintain accurate procurement records, including pricing, order confirmations, reschedules, and expedites
Work with the Production Planner to ensure timely availability of parts for Work Orders and proactively expedite as needed
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve cost, quality and lead times
Support supplier negotiations to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives
Work with Accounting to resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies
Identify and qualify alternative suppliers to improve supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation
Support Engineering change processes (ECOs), including updates to bills of materials (BOMs) and sourcing for new and existing products
Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and BOM structures to support sourcing decisions
Resolve component quality problems in cooperation with engineering and suppliers (RMA)
Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes, systems, and data accuracy