What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at IonQ?
IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ's computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution.
We're proudly supported by high-quality investors like GV (Google Ventures), New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Amazon, Samsung, Bosch, HP, Airbus, and more.
We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to bring order and efficiency to IonQ's complex procurement environment. As a Procurement Specialist, you'll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world's best quantum computers to solve the world's most complex problems. You will work closely with our technical staff to understand their purchases and optimize our vendor relationships.
Responsibilities:
- Triage IonQ's existing procurement processes to determine areas for increased efficiency
- Dive deep with our technical teams to understand the vendors and purchases that are key to IonQ's supply chain
- Establish and maintain an approved vendor program for repeat purchases
- Negotiate on behalf of IonQ to improve our system economics and leverage economies of scale
- Play a key role in strategizing the long-term hardware costs and margins for IonQ quantum computers
You'd be a good fit with:
- Experience in a procurement-focused role
- Deep experience negotiating pricing with vendors
You'd be a great fit with:
- Experience managing procurement of technical products, especially hardware products related to chip manufacturing, optics, photonics, and/or computing.
- Experience standing up new procurement processes
- Experience working at a high-growth technology company
- Bachelor's degree or higher
Our HQ is located in the Discovery Park area of College Park, Maryland. We are a five-minute walk from the Metro.
At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity and advancement for all, while at the same time striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment in which any individual can feel welcomed, respected, supported and valued.
We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, and military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
If you are interested in being a part of this team and mission, we encourage you to apply.