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Buyer - Quantum Hardware, Center for Quantum Computing

Amazon· Buying, Planning, & Instock Management
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Hybrid (Pasadena)$70.4k - $94kFull-timePosted yesterday

About the role

Buyer with experience in fast paced research and development procurement to support Amazon's Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) in Pasadena, CA. Responsibilities include procurement of heavy machinery, lab supplies, testing equipment, capital assets, chemicals, scientific equipment, and vacuum systems; cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners; and process improvements including AI fluency.

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)

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 of improving processes and improving scalability

Skills

Required:Procurement strategy and operationsVendor managementContract negotiationsCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans
  • EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Sign-on payments and RSUs as part of compensation package
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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