Senior Procurement Manager

Quandela; Massy; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary, flexible based on experience

Profit-sharing & company savings plan

100% health coverage

50% transport reimbursement

Meal vouchers

Childcare assistance & referral bonuses

Résumé du poste

Quandela is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager in Massy, Île-de-France, to lead the establishment of the procurement department. This high-impact role involves managing direct procurement activities, negotiating supplier contracts, and supporting the company's engineers throughout the supply chain.

The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years' experience in direct procurement, particularly within hardware electronics, and a master's degree or equivalent experience. We offer competitive salaries and numerous benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years’ experience in direct procurement, focusing on hardware electronics.
• International experience and cross-border supplier management exposure.
• Active listening skills to translate engineering needs into specifications.

Responsabilités

• Own and manage all direct procurement activities for hardware.
• Establish and negotiate contracts with key suppliers.
• Build and maintain a supplier panel to secure the supply chain.

Connaissances

Direct procurement processes and negotiation techniques

Strong transversal relationship skills

Fluent English

Adaptability

ERP proficiency

Formation

Master’s degree or equivalent experience

Description du poste

Quandela stands as a global leader in quantum computing, driven by groundbreaking technology and a strategic vision for scaling quantum solutions. The company’s unique ability to offer both hardware and software solutions, along with its commitment to build energy efficient datacenters and scalability, positions it to play a key role in the next wave of innovation, and in many strategic and sovereign industrial sectors.

Join Us at the Forefront of Quantum Computing Innovation

As Quanda scales its production and development capabilities, we are building a dedicated Procurement function. As the first Senior Procurement Manager, you will create the procurement department from the ground up—establishing processes, building a supplier panel, and acting as the strategic bridge between Quandela’s engineers and its supply chain. This is a high-impact role with clear evolution towards leading the full procurement department.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage all direct procurement activities (hardware electronics, microelectronics, and related equipment)
• Establish and negotiate contracts with key suppliers (T&C, pricing, payment terms, deadlines, quality requirements), reviewed by the Legal department
• Build and maintain a qualified supplier panel to secure the supply chain
• Define procurement specifications with operational teams prior to supplier selection, and act as owner across TQRCDE criteria (Technology, Quality, Responsibility, Compliance, Delay, Environment)
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct regular performance reviews and benchmarks
• Define and implement procurement processes (direct & indirect) and internal communication frameworks
• Build forecasts and a strategic procurement plan aligned with production and development roadmaps
• Manage supplier risk, including export control compliance (mainly Europe)
• Ensure best practices across all procurement activities, in close collaboration with Production, Development, Finance, and Legal teams

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• 5 to 10 years’ experience in direct procurement, with a focus on hardware electronics, microelectronics, or equipment for the microelectronics industry
• International experience and exposure to cross-border supplier management
• Mastery of direct procurement processes and negotiation techniques
• ERP proficiency and understanding of procurement process flows
• Fluent English (written and spoken), essential for international supplier management
• Active listening and ability to translate engineering needs into procurement specifications
• Strong transversal relationship skills – comfortable managing 10+ internal stakeholders simultaneously
• Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Rigorous, structured, and comfortable with workload management across multiple priorities

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, flexible based on your experience and expectations
• Profit-sharing & company savings plan
• 100% health coverage (Alan)
• 50% transport reimbursement or sustainable mobility bonus
• Meal vouchers (Swile), Gymlib fitness support
• Childcare assistance & referral bonuses (€1,000–€2,000)

Process

• Talent Acquisition Interview (30' - 45')
• Hiring Manager Interview (45')
• Use Case (a live use case or one to be prepared at home and presented afterward)
• Meeting with the teams
• 2 reference check
• Offer

(This process is provided for guidance only and may evolve depending on the roles)

At Quandela, we believe that the strength of our team is the plurality of experiences, perspectives, and journeys. We are committed to building a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. All applications are welcome.