Strategic Buyer – Quantum Hardware & Cryogenic Supply Chain

Maybell Quantum; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Impact on cutting-edge tech

Collaborative team

Job summary

Maybell Quantum, a venture-backed quantum hardware innovator, is seeking a Buyer to join the Manufacturing Operations team in Singapore. You will own purchase orders from sourcing through delivery, collaborating with Production, Planning, Engineering, and Quality to keep the build floor supplied on time and at target costs.

You'll manage RFQs, supplier onboarding, and ERP data integrity, while spotting risks early and driving on-time delivery with recovery options when needed.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience as a buyer, purchasing agent, or material planner in manufacturing or hardware.
• Hands-on experience placing and managing purchase orders in an ERP/MRP system.
• Working knowledge of purchasing fundamentals: lead times, MOQs, reorder points, and PO terms.
• Strong follow-through; you close the loop on open orders and don’t wait for a shortage to start asking questions.
• Clear, direct communication with suppliers and internal teams, including bad news when needed.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage many open orders and shifting priorities.
• Proficiency in Excel for tracking orders, shortages, and supplier performance.
• Ability to read basic engineering drawings and BOMs is a strong plus.
• Experience buying machined, sheet metal, vacuum, electrical, or other engineered components is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Place, manage, and negotiate purchase orders aligned to build schedules and material requirements.
• Run RFQs for build-to-print and catalog parts; issue drawings, level quotes, verify PO pricing, and recommend awards.
• Secure supplier commit dates and maintain ERP data accuracy; flag risks early.
• Process PO changes, reschedules, and cancellations as plans shift; keep pricing and lead times current.
• Resolve invoice, receiving, and pricing discrepancies.
• Own supplier onboarding, including NDAs, tax and banking forms, and material cert requirements.
• Expedite to ensure on-time delivery and recover from slips.
• Maintain regular cadence with suppliers on open orders and critical parts status.
• Track supplier on-time delivery and performance with metrics and scorecards.
• Serve as ERP administrator for purchasing and inventory; maintain item masters and vendor records.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering

APICS/ASCM CPIM/CSCP (welcome)

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Excel

Job description

Maybell Quantum, a venture-backed quantum hardware innovator, is seeking a Buyer to join the Manufacturing Operations team in Singapore. You will own purchase orders from sourcing through delivery, collaborating with Production, Planning, Engineering, and Quality to keep the build floor supplied on time and at target costs.

You'll manage RFQs, supplier onboarding, and ERP data integrity, while spotting risks early and driving on-time delivery with recovery options when needed.