Indirect Buyer Level 2

Infleqtion; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

401(k) match

Equity program

Employee Assistance Program

Student loan repayment

Employer-funded HSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible Savings Account

FMLA / parental leave

Job summary

Infleqtion is seeking an Indirect Buyer to source and purchase goods and services across facilities, IT, and professional services. This role ensures cost-effective procurement while balancing operational needs, quality, and compliance.

The candidate will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and maintain procurement documentation in support of government contracting requirements. This is a strategic purchasing role in a regulated, high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or buying experience.
• Experience sourcing indirect categories such as MRO, facilities, IT hardware/software, professional services, office supplies, travel-related services, equipment, and outsourced support.
• Experience supporting Government contracts and maintaining procurement documentation per FAR and policy.
• Knowledge of FAR cost principles and documentation requirements for government work.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase indirect goods and services to support daily operations.
• Conduct competitive sourcing, supplier selection, and price/cost analysis.
• Prepare and manage purchase orders, blanket agreements, and supplier records.
• Negotiate terms and document supplier-selection decisions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policy and audit readiness.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing strategy

ERP systems

Excel / data analysis

Procurement policy

Supplier management

Government contracting

Cost analysis

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the world's most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers, sensors, and networks. From fundamental physics to leading edge commercial products, Infleqtion enables “quantum everywhere” through our ecosystem of devices and platforms.

The Indirect Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the goods and services needed to support daily business operations, including facilities, maintenance, IT, equipment, and professional services. This role manages competitive sourcing, supplier selection, negotiations, purchase orders, and delivery follow-up to ensure timely service and cost-effective purchasing. Working closely with internal stakeholders, Finance, and Contracts, the Indirect Buyer follows company purchasing policies and applicable Government contracting requirements, maintains accurate procurement documentation, and supports appropriate cost classification and audit readiness. Success in this role requires sound judgment, strong supplier relationships, attention to detail, and the ability to balance operational needs, cost, quality, and compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or buying experience, with a focus on indirect goods and services.
• Experience sourcing and purchasing indirect categories such as MRO, facilities, IT hardware/software, professional services, office supplies, travel-related services, equipment, and outsourced support.
• Experience supporting Government contracts and maintaining procurement documentation consistent with applicable FAR, company policy, and customer requirements.
• Working knowledge of FAR cost principles, particularly the need for purchases charged to Government work to be reasonable, allocable, allowable when applicable, and supported by documentation.
• Ability to conduct competitive sourcing, develop Statements of Work, evaluate quotations, perform price or cost analysis, negotiate terms, and document supplier-selection decisions.
• Experience creating and administering purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements, service agreements, amendments, and supplier records.
• Experience managing supplier performance, including pricing, service levels, lead times, invoicing issues, and corrective actions.
• Proficiency with ERP/procurement (NetSuite is a plus) systems and Excel or similar analysis tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to serve internal customers while enforcing procurement policy.
• High ethical standards and sound judgment regarding conflicts of interest, fair competition, confidentiality, and supplier interactions.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in a Government contracting, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other regulated environment.
• Experience supporting DCAA, DCMA, internal audit, or customer review activities.
• Experience with contract-flowdown requirements, supplier responsibility checks, and supplier-risk management.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CPPM, or an APICS/ASCM credential.
• Experience leading strategic sourcing projects, spend analyses, cost-reduction initiatives, or procurement-system improvements.

• Salary Range: per year 90000-110000
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) match
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid FMLA, Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment
• Equity Program