Senior Buyer

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap™ quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com. 

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 you'll do

• Strategic Procurement & Sourcing
• 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
• Support make/buy and sourcing decisions through market research, supplier analysis, and total-cost-of-ownership considerations

Supplier & Supply Risk Management

• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships and serve as a primary commercial point of contact for assigned suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, and overall business performance
• Proactively identify supply risks, material shortages, capacity constraints, and long-lead-time issues and develop appropriate mitigation plans
• Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve delivery, quality, pricing, and commercial issues
• Support supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop alternate and second-source strategies for critical components where appropriate

Engineering, NPI & Production Support

• Partner closely with Engineering and Production teams to support prototype builds, NPI activities, production requirements, and engineering changes
• Review BOMs, drawings, specifications, and material requirements to identify sourcing risks and procurement requirements
• Work proactively with Engineering to identify supplier capabilities, alternative materials, and sourcing options during the design and development process
• Support ECO/ECR implementation and ensure purchasing requirements are updated appropriately
• Respond to urgent production requirements and material shortages while balancing immediate needs with long-term supply strategy

Purchasing Execution & Operational Excellence

• Manage purchase orders from requisition through delivery, ensuring accurate pricing, quantities, delivery dates, and commercial terms
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information within D-Wave's ERP system
• Monitor open purchase orders, supplier commitments, and material availability to support production and project schedules
• Collaborate with Planning, Inventory, Logistics, Receiving, Finance, and Quality to resolve supply chain issues
• Support inventory optimization and minimize excess, obsolete,