Strategic Procurement Lead – Quantum Tech

Diraq; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office LA space

Equity participation

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Diraq, based in Los Angeles, is seeking a Procurement Manager to establish the US procurement function, set strategy, governance and ensure critical equipment, materials and services arrive when teams need them.

You will partner across engineering, research, operations, finance, facilities, IT, legal and project teams to build scalable processes, strengthen the supplier ecosystem and turn procurement into a business enabler for ambitious technical programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain or commercial management.
• Experience building or materially improving procurement frameworks, policies and governance.
• Strong supplier evaluation, negotiation and contract-management capability.
• Experience influencing technical and non-technical stakeholders across functions and locations.
• Sound analytical judgement and the ability to turn spend, risk and supplier data into action.
• Hands-on, organised approach in a fast-moving environment, supported by clear communication and relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Build the function: design and implement a fit-for-purpose US procurement operating model, governance, policies, approval pathways and controls.
• Lead strategic sourcing: develop category and sourcing strategies across technical equipment, laboratory needs, facilities, IT, professional services and capital projects.
• Shape strong commercial outcomes: lead negotiations and collaborate with legal, finance and stakeholders on agreements and governance.
• Run disciplined procurement operations: own the purchasing lifecycle from demand planning to payment coordination.
• Strengthen supply-chain resilience: coordinate freight, customs and trade-compliance requirements with internal teams and providers.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Supply Chain

Commercial Management

Education

CPSM / CPSD / C.P.M. or equivalent credential

Job description

Diraq, based in Los Angeles, is seeking a Procurement Manager to establish the US procurement function, set strategy, governance and ensure critical equipment, materials and services arrive when teams need them.

You will partner across engineering, research, operations, finance, facilities, IT, legal and project teams to build scalable processes, strengthen the supplier ecosystem and turn procurement into a business enabler for ambitious technical programs.