Buyer II

About the role

D-Wave is seeking Buyer II to join our Supply Chain team. In this role, you will support and collaborate with our R&D Engineering and Production teams to ensure they have the materials needed to build and improve our leading-edge quantum computers. You'll work with a passionate, innovative team developing technology that is transforming how complex problems are solved.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with R&D engineering and Production teams to ensure materials areavailableforbothproduction and experimental builds

• Generateand managerequest for quotes(RFQs)and purchase orders for electrical, mechanical, and non-productioncomponents

• Partnerwith vendors toensure competitivepricing, quality and on-time delivery of goods and services

• Maintainaccurateprocurementrecords, includingpricing,order confirmations,reschedules,andexpedites

• Work with theProductionPlanner to ensuretimelyavailability ofparts for Work Orders andproactivelyexpediteas needed

• Develop andmaintainstrongsupplierrelationships toimprovecost,qualityand lead times

• Support supplier negotiations to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives

• Work with Accounting to resolve purchase orderandinvoice discrepancies

• Identifyand qualify alternative suppliers to improve supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation

• Support Engineering change processes (ECOs), including updates to bills of materials (BOMs) and sourcing for new and existing products

• Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and BOM structures to support sourcing decisions

• Resolvecomponentquality problems in cooperation with engineering and suppliers (RMA)

• Identifyand drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes, systems, and data accuracy

About You

• Post-secondary diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Logistics,Procurement,or related field

• 3+years' experience inprocurement withinan Engineering or Manufacturingenvironment

• Experience managingsupplierrelationships; experience working with both Mechanical CNC and Electronics suppliers is an asset

• Experience supporting R&D, NPI (New Product Introduction), or high-mix/low-volume manufacturing environments

• Experienced working with localcomponentdistributors and industry suppliers

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to thrive independently in fast-paced, dynamic environments

• Able tosupport production planning activities as needed

• Familiaritywith ERPsystems andstrongExceland data analysis skills

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities

• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to understand broader business impact

• Results oriented, customer focused and a problem solver mindset

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A D-Waver's DNA

• We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.
• We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.
• We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.
• As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.

Our Compensation Philosophy is Simple but Powerful:

We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a ran