Buyer II

About the Role Buyer II to join the Supply Chain team, supporting Research & Development Engineering and Production teams to ensure materials needed for building and improving quantum computers. What You’ll Do Collaborate with R&D engineering and Production teams to make sure materials are available for both production and experimental builds. Generate and manage requests for quotes (RFQs) and purchase orders for electrical, mechanical, and non‑production components. Partner with vendors to secure competitive pricing, quality, and on‑time delivery of goods and services. Maintain accurate procurement records, including pricing, order confirmations, reschedules, and expedited requests. Work with the Production Planner to ensure timely availability of parts for Work Orders and proactively expedite as needed. Build 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. About You Post‑secondary diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field. 3+ years’ experience in procurement within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment. Experience managing supplier relationships; experience with Mechanical CNC and Electronics suppliers is an asset. 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, thriving independently in fast‑paced, dynamic settings. 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 and an understanding of broader business impact. Results‑oriented, customer‑focused, and a problem‑solving mindset. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Compensation $74,000 - $110,000 USD per year (New Haven CT) Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is D‑Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr