QuEra Computing is the leading provider of quantum computers based on neutral-atoms. Our mission is to build the most scalable quantum computers. Backed by SoftBank VF.
About the role
The Technical Buyer will report to the head of Supply Chain, but work hand in hand with the Laser and Optical Systems team to manage QuEra’s Optical and Laser Vendor Base. QuEra’s Optical and Laser vendor base is the most critical aspect of the supply chain. The role requires competencies in both the technical and commercial sides of the business.
What they're looking for
- Active components: laser sources, optical amplifiers, modulators, and servo electronics
- Passive components: optical isolators, nonlinear optical materials, and polarization-maintaining components
- Custom fiber optics and assemblies, including high-power handling and specialty terminations
- Integrated laser modules, precision optical assemblies, and associated spares and service parts
- Routine catalog items continue through the existing purchasing process
- Evaluate vendor competencies based on QuEra's R&D specifications and capacity
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Summary
QuEra builds neutral-atom quantum computers. Every machine depends on a large and growing set of laser and optical systems, sourced from specialist suppliers worldwide and deployed across our global sites.
The Technical Buyer will report to the head of Supply Chain, but work hand in hand with the Laser and Optical Systems team to manage QuEra’s Optical and Laser Vendor Base. QuEra’s Optical and Laser vendor base is the most critical aspect of the supply chain. The role requires competencies in both the technical and commercial sides of the business.
This is a vendor management role with fundamental technical competences in optics. You will work with Optical Systems Team to establish technical specifications with the vendor based on the latest R&D. You will need enough fluency to read a specification, judge a quotation against it, and hold a supplier to what was ordered. You will also need to operate in technical and commercial spaces that are fluid. You must be able to balance technical requirements and deliverable within commercial constraints.
The hardware purchases you will be managing are often state-of-the-art New Products (NPI) for our vendors. Specifications are not...
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