Global Supply Chain Lead & Strategic Procurement

Universal Quantum Ltd.; Haywards Heath; In loco; GBP 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Equity participation

Flexible holidays

Flexible working

Pension 10% match

Health/dental insurance

Personal development budget

Relocation support

Descrizione del lavoro

Universal Quantum is seeking a senior supply chain leader to design and run a global supply chain for high‑complexity quantum hardware. You will own critical supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and build procurement processes with governance and speed.

Working alongside engineering, finance and legal, you’ll translate technical and regulatory constraints into executable supply decisions while enabling rapid delivery and scale across international markets.

Competenze

• Must thrive in fast-paced, high-ambiguity settings with rapid decision cycles.
• 5+ years in supply chain, procurement, or operations in hardware/deep tech/aerospace or similar.
• Proven experience designing and operating global supply chains.
• Strong hands-on supplier negotiation and vendor management of critical suppliers.
• Experience building and running procurement processes, policies and approvals.
• Familiar with international shipping, customs, and trade compliance; export controls exposure a plus.

Mansioni

• Design and run a global supply chain for highly complex quantum hardware.
• Own critical supplier relationships and negotiations for long-lead components.
• Build and operate day-to-day procurement processes, approvals, onboarding and exception handling.
• Identify and manage supply chain risk and resolve issues impacting progress or milestones.
• Select, implement and operate fit-for-purpose tools and systems; prioritize clarity and speed.
• Oversee international logistics, shipments, documentation, customs, duties and tariffs.
• Collaborate with engineering, finance and legal to translate constraints into executable supply decisions.

Conoscenze

Strategic designer & architect

Hands-on contributor

Commercially sharp problem-solver

Ambiguity navigation in dynamic enviro

5+ years in supply chain/procurement/运

Global supply chain design & operation

Supplier negotiation & vendor mgmt

Procurement processes, policies, and框架

International shipping & trade compli

Cross-functional collaboration

Descrizione del lavoro

Universal Quantum is seeking a senior supply chain leader to design and run a global supply chain for high‑complexity quantum hardware. You will own critical supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and build procurement processes with governance and speed.

Working alongside engineering, finance and legal, you’ll translate technical and regulatory constraints into executable supply decisions while enabling rapid delivery and scale across international markets.