Buyer

About the Role

The Amazon Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) in Pasadena, CA, is seeking a Buyer with experience in fast-paced research and development procurement. This role supports Amazon's effort to deliver cloud quantum computing services to customers worldwide. The position requires balancing work and communication with multiple stakeholders, including internal teams such as finance, import/export, and legal. This role involves defining and executing on technical and business opportunities.

Key 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).
• Conduct RFPs / RFIs.
• Work with import and export teams.
• Communicate with senior executives (written and oral).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with procurement systems and financial applications.
• Experience with metrics creation and data presentation.
• Experience defining problems.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience communicating with a large number of stakeholders.
• Experience in fast-paced research and development procurement.
• Experience with the procurement of heavy machinery, lab supplies, testing equipment, capital assets, chemicals, scientific equipment, and vacuum systems.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (Preferred)
• Experience leading process improvements or operations tool implementations (e.g., digital asset management tool).
• Experience of improving processes and improving scalability.