Senior Engineering & NPI Buyer

black.ai; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

PsiQuantum is seeking an Engineering and New Product Introduction (NPI) Buyer in Milpitas, California. In this role, you will be responsible for selecting suppliers and executing purchase requisitions for materials necessary for the deployment of PsiQuantum’s Linear Optical Quantum Computer. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in procurement in a high-tech environment, alongside strong negotiation skills. Competitive salaries range from $115,000 to $170,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in procurement, supply chain or related role.
• Project management and schedule management skills desired.
• Experience in a fast-paced start-up environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute the purchase of Engineering and NPI goods and services.
• Monitor shipments to ensure timely delivery and resolve issues.
• Review purchase requests for compliance and prepare Purchase Orders.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or similar

Tools

ERP system (NetSuite preferred)

Job description

PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault‑tolerant quantum systems.

Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries.

Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high‑volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber‑optic infrastructure.

In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government‑funded projects to support the build‑out of our first utility‑scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale.

PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes‑Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real‑world impact.

Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real.

Come join us.

Job Summary

The Engineering and New Product Introduction (NPI) Buyer is responsible for expeditiously selecting suppliers and executing Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders for materials, components, sub‑assemblies, assemblies, machinery, equipment, tools, supplies, and / or services necessary for the operation and deployment of PsiQuantum’s Linear Optical Quantum Computer. This role will be responsible for driving short lead‑times, on‑time delivery, cost reduction, while building strong supplier relationships. As the Engineering and NPI Buyer, you will be negotiating with suppliers, developing strategic plans for sourcing material, reporting on delivery, analyzing supplier performance, expediting material, and sourcing parts from appropriate suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Execute the purchase of Engineering and NPI goods, materials, components, sub‑assemblies, assemblies, equipment, and / or services in line with specified cost, quantity, quality, and delivery targets.
• Monitor shipments to ensure timely delivery and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
• Review purchase requests for goods and services for compliance to PsiQuantum procedures and policies, and then prepare and issue Purchase Orders.
• Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, delivery, and production capabilities.
• Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities.
• Prepare reports and updates as and when required.
• Work closely with others in the Supply Chain team and ensure the continuous improvements of quality, service, and cost.
• Negotiate pricing, vendor agreements and contracts, terms, and review opportunities to cost savings and quality improvements utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
• Solicit RFQ, RFP, and quotes for review / analysis process.
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications.
• Ability to compile data and perform analysis relating to supplier performance and capabilities to enable evaluation and qualification in the supply chain process.
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Experience / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, General Business, or similar field.
• 5+ years’ experience working in procurement, supply chain or related role in an R&D or high‑tech environment.
• Strong negotiation and expediting experience.
• Project management and schedule management skills desired.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience in a fast‑paced and demanding start‑up environment preferred.
• Experience with ERP system, NetSuite preferred.
• Familiar with procurement tools and processes.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.

Note

PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to [e-mail].

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.

Salary

U.S. Base Pay Range: $115,000—$131,000 USD

Bay Area Pay Range: $155,000—$170,000 USD