Buyer II

About the role

D-Wave is seeking a 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.

• Collaborate with R&D engineering and Production teams to ensure materials are available for both production and experimental builds
• Generate and manage RFQs and purchase orders for electrical, mechanical, and non‑production components
• Partner with vendors to ensure competitive pricing, quality and on‑time delivery of goods and services
• Work with the Production Planner to ensure timely availability of parts for Work Orders and proactively expedite as needed
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve cost, quality and lead times
• Support supplier negotiations to achieve cost, quality and delivery objectives
• Work with Accounting to resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies
• Identify and qualify alternative suppliers to improve supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation
• Support Engineering change processes (ECOs), including updates to BOMs and sourcing for new and existing products
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and BOM structures to support sourcing decisions
• Resolve component quality problems in cooperation with engineering and suppliers (RMA)
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes, systems, and data accuracy

• Post‑secondary diploma or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Logistics, Procurement, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in procurement within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment
• Experience managing supplier relationships; 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 local component distributors and industry suppliers
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills, with the ability to thrive independently in fast‑paced, dynamic environments
• Able to support production planning activities as needed
• Familiarity with ERP systems and strong Excel and 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

$74,000 - $110,000 USD per year (New Haven CT)

It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.