Buyer - Quantum Hardware, Center for Quantum Computing

Amazon Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) in Pasadena, CA, is seeking a Buyer with experience in fast‑paced research and development procurement to support Amazon’s effort to bring cloud quantum computing services to customers worldwide. The role involves balancing multiple stakeholders — finance, import/export, legal — and requires someone who can define a vision for technical and business opportunities and execute on it. Strong background in procurement of heavy machinery, lab supplies, testing equipment, capital assets, chemicals, scientific equipment, and vacuum systems is expected.

Key job responsibilities

• Process and manage purchase orders, blanket purchase orders, and credit card purchases with accurate financial coding
• Onboard and maintain vendor relationships, including risk assessments and payment setup
• Negotiate and execute contracts (M/NDAs, purchase/service agreements, software licensing agreements, SOWs)
• Solicit and evaluate vendor quotes; negotiate shipping and delivery terms
• Coordinate domestic and international logistics, including freight and hazardous material shipments
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, process payment requests, and verify tariffs
• Manage returns, rental equipment, and export compliance documentation
• Track and fulfill procurement requests, generate reports, and maintain purchasing records
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with legal, finance, and export control teams to ensure compliance and regulatory alignment
• Implement process improvements (AI fluency a plus)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience leading process improvements or operations tool implementations (e.g., digital asset management tool)
• Experience with procurement systems and financial applications
• Experience with metrics creation and data presentation
• Experience improving processes and improving scalability

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree

Work/Life Balance

At Amazon CQC, developing quantum computing technology is viewed as a marathon, not a sprint. Mental and physical wellness is encouraged through an internal wellness program that offers meditation scheduling, running group meet‑ups, and other wellness tips. The team culture promotes work/life integration, giving employees ownership over their downtime while working hard.

Mentorship & Career Growth

The team is committed to the growth and development of every member, including the supply chain team. You will receive management and mentorship geared toward career growth, with opportunities to participate in Amazon’s broader mentorship programs. Working closely with quantum research scientists provides exposure to quantum computing.

Inclusive and Diverse Culture

Amazon embraces differences and furthers a culture of inclusion through ten employee‑led affinity groups reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. Innovative benefit offerings and ongoing learning experiences — such as Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences — reinforce inclusion. Amazon’s 16 Leadership Principles remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Pay

Base salary range for this position in Pasadena, CA: $70,400 – $94,000 USD annually. The total compensation package includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs); final compensation is determined by experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

• Health insurance: medical, dental, vision, prescription
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance; option for Supplemental life plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Company: Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. Los Angeles County applicants: this position requires working safely and cooperatively, adhering to standards of excellence under stress, communicating effectively and respectfully, and following all applicable laws and company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse relationship with material job duties; pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.