Senior Engineering & NPI Buyer

PsiQuantum•Milpitas, CA

21d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's 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.
Strong problem-solving skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Familiar with procurement tools and processes.

Nice To Haves

Project management and schedule management skills desired.
Experience in a fast-paced and demanding start-up environment preferred.
Experience with ERP system, NetSuite preferred.

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.