Buyer II - Quantum Hardware, Procurement, Amazon Center for Quantum Computing

About the role

The Amazon’s Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) in Pasadena, CA, is seeking a Buyer II with experience in fast-paced research and development procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procure-to-pay lifecycle including negotiating cost on RFI/RFPs, PO creation, vendor onboarding, invoice reconciliation, and contract negotiations
• Design long-term solutions and deliver them with limited guidance
• Eager to learn and excel in fast-paced prototyping environments
• Detail-oriented with strong ability to juggle competing priorities
• Working knowledge of procurement and financial tools (e.g., Oracle, Jira, and Coupa)
• Identify, suggest, and optimize process improvements for the team to drive outputs (e.g., metrics, cycle time reductions, scalability enhancements)
• Write clear documentation
• Mitigate immediate risks and decide when to handle vs. escalate problems/issues that arise
• Manage time effectively and make trade-offs between time vs. quality vs. resources
• Mentor junior buyers and may participate in the recruitment process
• Facilitate dialogue by asking productive questions, providing recommendations, and fostering shared understanding to identify risks and meet business needs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of supply chain experience
• Experience working across teams and influencing teams that are not your own
• Experience in a procurement organization performing vendor management, contract management, negotiating complex purchases, and bidding
• Knowledge of general AI tools
• Experience in analyzing data to drive decisions
• Experience in trade compliance, customs operations, customs brokerage, supply chain, logistics or similar
• Experience presenting to senior leadership
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Persuasive: Influences effectively, earns respect, and builds constructive relationships
• Manages multiple simultaneous projects, balancing communication, time management, and problem-solving
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, shared services, BPO, program management, and invoice reconciliations
• Identifying and implementing process improvements

Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Proficient in the Microsoft Suite with a willingness to learn proprietary systems
• Experienced in identifying and implementing process improvements

Skills

• Skilled in building metrics and presenting data insights
• Skilled in building metrics and presenting data insights

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Pay

$73,300.00 - $128,300.00 USD annually

Schedule

Full-time