Sourcing Manager

IQM Quantum Computers; Espoo; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IQM Quantum Computers in Espoo is seeking two Sourcing Managers to join our Sourcing and Procurement team. You’ll own material categories critical to building our quantum computers, from cryomechanics to capital equipment, and guide them from early sourcing discussions with R&D and production to daily supplier management.

You’ll lead negotiations, secure availability, monitor quality and cost, and work closely with engineering, R&D, production and projects to shape IQM’s strategic sourcing

Responsibilities

• Own your material categories such as cryomechanics and mechanical components and build the supplier and parts portfolio for each.
• Lead supplier negotiations on prices, contracts and delivery terms, and build long-term supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery and cost, and resolve issues with suppliers and internal teams.
• Take on capital equipment purchases with price, contracts, delivery terms and technical details.
• Scan the supplier market for second sources and new manufacturing options as volumes grow.
• Drive advanced supply chain management and reduce supply risks across critical technologies.

Job description

Sourcing Manager at IQM Quantum Computers, Espoo, FI. A mid-level full time position in the Engineering team, listed under business operations.

We are looking for two Sourcing Managers to join our Sourcing and Procurement team. You’ll own material categories that are critical to building our quantum computers, from cryomechanics and mechanical components to capital equipment, and make sure our supply keeps up as IQM moves from industrial operations towards series production. You’ll take each category from the first sourcing discussions with R&D and production all the way to daily supplier management. That means finding the right suppliers, negotiating the contracts and keeping quality, delivery and cost on track, while thinking about what the category needs in the years ahead. You’ll work closely with engineering, R&D, production and projects, and help shape how IQM develops its strategic sourcing and supply chain models.

What you’ll actually do

• Own your material categories, such as cryomechanics, cryostats or mechanical components, and build the best possible supplier and parts portfolio for each
• Join product development and production early to find sources, secure availability and set up contracts before parts are needed
• Lead supplier negotiations on prices, contracts and delivery terms, and build strong long-term supplier relationships
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery and cost, and resolve issues together with suppliers and internal teams
• Take on capital equipment purchases: one-off buys where you negotiate prices, contracts, delivery terms and technical details
• Scan the supplier market for second sources, outsourcing options and new ways to manufacture parts as our volumes grow
• Drive advanced supply chain management and reduce supply risks across critical technologies
• Work with R&D and partners on what our next technology generations will need from the supply chain
• Use data and KPIs to find savings and improve our sourcing processes and tools
• Ensure suppliers meet our quality, regulatory and ESG requirements