Senior Procurement Manager

Quandela stands as a global leader in quantum computing, driven by groundbreaking technology and a strategic vision for scaling quantum solutions. The company’s unique ability to offer both hardware and software solutions, along with its commitment to build energy efficient datacenters and scalability, positions it to play a key role in the next wave of innovation, and in many strategic and sovereign industrial sectors. 

Join Us at the Forefront of Quantum Computing Innovation 🚀 

As Quandela scales its production and development capabilities, we are building a dedicated Procurement function. As the first Senior Procurement Manager, you will create the procurement department from the ground up—establishing processes, building a supplier panel, and acting as the strategic bridge between Quandela’s engineers and its supply chain. This is a high-impact role with clear evolution towards leading the full procurement department. 

Your Key Responsibilities

Own and manage all direct procurement activities (hardware electronics, microelectronics, and related equipment),  

• Establish and negotiate contracts with key suppliers (T&Cs, pricing, payment terms, deadlines, quality requirements), reviewed by the Legal department 
• Build and maintain a qualified supplier panel to secure the supply chain 
• Define procurement specifications with operational teams prior to supplier selection, and act as owner across TQRCDE criteria (Technology, Quality, Responsibility, Compliance, Delay, Environment) 
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct regular performance reviews and benchmarks 
• Define and implement procurement processes (direct & indirect) and internal communication frameworks 
• Build forecasts and a strategic procurement plan aligned with production and development roadmaps 
• Manage supplier risk, including export control compliance (mainly Europe) 
• Ensure best practices across all procurement activities, in close collaboration with Production, Development, Finance, and Legal teams 

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field 

• 5 to 10 years’ experience in direct procurement, with a focus on hardware electronics, microelectronics, or equipment for the microelectronics industry 

• International experience and exposure to cross-border supplier management 

• Mastery of direct procurement processes and negotiation techniques 

• ERP proficiency and understanding of procurement process flows 

• Fluent English (written and spoken), essential for international supplier management 

• Active listening and ability to translate engineering needs into procurement specifications 

• Strong transversal relationship skills – comfortable managing 10+ internal stakeholders simultaneously 

• Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment 

• Rigorous, structured, and comfortable with workload management across multiple priorities 

Benefits

• Competitive salary, flexible based on your experience and expectations
• Profit-sharing & company savings plan
• 100% health coverage (Alan)
• 50% transport reimbursement or sustainable mobility bonus
• Meal vouchers (Swile), Gymlib fitness support
• Childcare assistance & referral bonuses (€1,000–€2,000)

What we offer:

• A meaningful role with real ownership, from day one
• A team eager to collaborate and grow with you
• A hybrid and flexible work model (3 days/week onsite in Massy)
• Daily exposure to the entire quantum stack — from high-level APIs to low-level firmware, and everything in between.