# Senior Buyer [593] at D-Wave Quantum

- Company: D-Wave Quantum
- What the company does: D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services.
- Company website: https://www.dwavequantum.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: New Haven, CT
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $89K to $134K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-17
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://ats.rippling.com/d-wave-quantum/jobs/5b507e0a-c859-46bb-9e2f-dff9cb0c01f4
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/d-wave-quantum-senior-buyer-593/

## About the role

D-Wave is seeking a Senior Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. In this role, you will support and collaborate with our R&D Engineering and Production teams to ensure they have the materials needed to build and improve our leading-edge quantum computers. You'll work with a passionate, innovative team developing technology that is transforming how complex problems are solved.

## What they're looking for

- Manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned commodities, components, equipment, and services
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, lead time, technical requirements, and supply continuity
- Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop new suppliers, including building and expanding D-Wave's U.S. supplier network
- Lead RFQ/RFP activities, supplier evaluations, bid analysis, and commercial negotiations
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, minimum order quantities, delivery schedules, and other commercial terms
- Identify and execute cost-reduction and cost-avoidance opportunities while maintaining quality and supply continuity

Tags: Research and Development