Purchasing Specialist

About the role

Atom Computing is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support worldwide system build activities and lab operations by preparing and processing purchase orders for quantum technical teams. This role serves as a key liaison between corporate functions, technical teams, business partners, and suppliers to facilitate the timely procurement of equipment, inventory, lab supplies, services, and other materials. The Purchasing Specialist will manage supplier engagement, oversee purchase order processing, support supply chain activities, and lead purchasing process improvements and issue resolution. This position is required to be on-site in Boulder, Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Accounting to manage vendor onboarding and set up within the purchasing system
• Manage on-going relationships with established vendors
• Review purchase requisitions and convert them to purchase orders in the Netsuite ERP purchasing system, including review to ensure preferred suppliers are used and purchases comply with Atom Computing's purchasing policies and procedures
• Assist with supplier discount and terms negotiations
• Assist with tracking material orders to delivery and resolving any issues, including providing updates to requesters as needed
• Monitor vendor and spend trend and activity; identify areas for potential cost savings or efficiencies
• Conduct new employee training on Purchasing policies and procedures and purchasing systems
• Collaborate with the Accounting team and internal customers to resolve procure-to-pay issues, including receiving exceptions and invoice match exceptions
• Define and deploy cross-company inventory/equipment management and control processes including WIP/CIP measurement and spares consumption
• Work with the Accounting team in establishing purchasing policies and procedures and assist in monitoring and documenting controls
• Maintain and promote strong relationships with internal and external customers
• Identify and drive improvements to processes and tools to enhance productivity
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Strong project management skills with accurate attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office and Excel, & Google tool suites
• Solid understanding of procure-to-pay (P2P) and inventory management workflows
• Supplier relationship management experience
• Clear, concise, and direct communicator who builds and maintains productive working relationships; excellent written communication skills
• High energy, forward-thinking, self-driven and creative individual with high ethical standards and a positive and professional demeanor
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Operations or Supply Chain Management is a plus but not required
• Experience with Netsuite systems a plus
• Experience with Asana systems a plus

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents
• Unlimited paid time off
• 401K company matching
• Short- and long-term disability
• FSA and dependent care benefits
• Life insurance
• Drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in offices daily

Pay

The base salary range for this position is between $75,000 - $100,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.