Location:  Hoboken, NJ or Tempe, AZ or Remote

Department: Operations

Reports to: COO

About Us

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company’s portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security as well as remote sensing applications.

Position Description 

QCi is seeking an experienced supply chain manager who will oversee the company's domestic and international supply chain. This person will be responsible for setting up and continuously improving the supply chain of critical equipment for our TFLN manufacturing operations, including semiconductor production tools, consumables, service contracts and wafers. This person will also work closely with the engineering and manufacturing teams to manage the supply chain of components used in QCi’s other products. The manager will work closely with other departments within QCi, such as accounting and purchasing in order to ensure that all materials and supplies are sourced in a timely manner and at the best possible cost. The manager will be also responsible for sourcing components, maintaining relationships with suppliers, reducing cost, and driving standardization across several sites. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in supply chain management, wafer manufacturing knowledge, SAP, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and will have proactive sourcing skills that will be utilized to optimize sourcing processes and protect QCi’s supply chain through deep acumen of our current, potential, and future supply base. 

Duties and Responsibilities

- Responsible for just-in-time planning, material requirements planning, capacity planning, and production activity control.

- Coordinates planning strategy for dependent and non-master items.

- Converts requisitions into purchase orders with suppliers.

- Reconciles problems by identifying work error messages, expediting material shortages, and coordinating with other planners, sales and purchasing. Balances demand with capacity for dependent and non-master items.

- Requires product knowledge and knowledge of Just-in-Time, Lean Manufacturing, Materials Requirements Planning, Capacity - - Planning, ERP, Strategic sourcing, and Production Activity Control.

- Monitoring supply market drivers and adjusts sourcing strategy to meet future business performance goals.

- Source vendors of material, equipment or suppliers and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales

- Review purchase order claims for conformance to company policy.

- Resolve systemic delivery or material quality issues with the suppliers.

- Work with the team to rate supplier scorecards and communicate results, action plans, any future potential conformance concerns, any future potential force majeure issues.

Capex (Capital Equipment):

- Lead sourcing and procurement for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

- Negotiate complex agreements for high-value assets.

- Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and compliance.

- Develop long-term strategies for cost optimization and risk mitigation.

Spares & Repairs:

- Oversee procurement of critical spare parts and repair services for manufacturing and engineering operations.

- Implement strategies to minimize downtime and optimize inventory.

- Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement.

- Use data-driven insights to solve procurement challenges and improve efficiency.

Services:

- Manage contracts for maintenance, technical services, and operational support.

- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, finance) to align service agreements with business needs. 

Required Skills and Experience

- 8–10 years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.

- Bachelor's Degree

- Strong background in semiconductor manufacturing or technology environment.

- Proficient knowledge of Windows-based business computers and Microsoft Office programs; specifically, Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

- Proficient in MRP and ERP systems (SAP)

- Proficient ability to remain effective under stress, and respond to pressure in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization.

- Demonstrated ability to model customer-focused behaviors leading to outstanding customer experiences.

- Consistently demonstrates a commitment to Corporate policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and ethical responsibilities.

- Good skills in negotiating, expediting and vendor performance evaluation.

- Negotiate, draft, and manage contracts for equipment, spares, and service.

- Monitor supplier performance using KPIs; lead business reviews.

- Provide guidance to procurement teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

- 15+  years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.

- Experience working in a semiconductor manufacturing environment or experience working with manufacturing / industrial engineering environments.

- Knowledge of relevant regulatory and control best practices, such as SOX, GDPR and GRI

- Knowledge of compressed gas cylinder safety in regard to shipping

- General understanding of chemical and gas delivery systems hardware and software

- General storage, handling, and shipping knowledge of hazards associated with common chemicals used in semiconductor  manufacturing process, such as Hydrofluoric Acid, other Acids, Caustics, cryogenic liquids, and common industrial solvents.

- Experience working with 5S, 6 Sigma, and incoming material SDS documents (safety data sheets), purchase spec sheets CoA (certificate of analysis).

- Knowledge and training in purchasing in various fields.

- Advanced organization and communication skills

 Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above.

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