<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Summary</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":160,"335572079":6,"335572080":4,"335572081":23039,"469789806":"single"}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">QuEra builds neutral-atom quantum computers. Every machine depends on a large and growing set of laser and optical systems, sourced from specialist suppliers worldwide and deployed across our global sites.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Technical Buyer will report to the head of Supply Chain, but work hand in hand with the Laser and Optical Systems team to manage QuEra’s Optical and Laser Vendor Base. QuEra’s Optical and Laser vendor base is the most critical aspect of the supply chain. The role requires competencies in both the technical and commercial sides of the business. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a vendor management role with fundamental technical competences in optics. You will work with Optical Systems Team to establish technical specifications with the vendor based on the latest R&D. You will need enough fluency to read a specification, judge a quotation against it, and hold a supplier to what was ordered. You will also need to operate in technical and commercial spaces that are fluid. You must be able to balance technical requirements and deliverable within commercial constraints. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The hardware purchases you will be managing are often state-of-the-art New Products (NPI) for our vendors. Specifications are not always settled when an order is placed; few suppliers can meet them, and nothing is held in stock. Lead times are long, every unit is verified on arrival before it is deployed. Sourcing spans multiple regions with trade compliance and controlled handling. Your skillset should be able to help develop vendor KPI’s, keep vendors accountable for non-conforming materials, and find opportunities for new relationships. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Focus Areas</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":160,"335572079":6,"335572080":4,"335572081":23039,"469789806":"single"}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":16734464,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Active components: laser sources, optical amplifiers, modulators, and servo electronics.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":16734464,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Passive components: optical isolators, nonlinear optical materials, and polarization-maintaining components.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":16734464,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Custom fiber optics and assemblies, including high-power handling and specialty terminations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":16734464,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Integrated laser modules, precision optical assemblies, and associated spares and service parts.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":16734464,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Routine catalog items continue through the existing purchasing process.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":160,"335572079":6,"335572080":4,"335572081":23039,"469789806":"single"}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Sourcing and purchasing</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":160,"335559739":100}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leve