Strategic Sourcing Lead

Job Description

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Lead – 365. Location: Broomfield, Colorado, USA‍

‍Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, combining high-fidelity hardware with best-in-class software to drive breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and quantum AI; Backed by $300M in funding and powered by 500+ professionals, Quantinuum is accelerating the quantum revolution globally.

Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier relationships, including selection, performance evaluation, and conflict resolution
• Lead the creation and management of Statements of Work (SOW), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Develop and negotiate supplier contracts and manage agreements
• Align sourcing strategies with business plans and collaborate with internal teams;
• Drive direct material sourcing in a manufacturing environment to support strategic goals
• Analyze categories, spending, cost, market trends, and benchmarks;
• Create and maintain risk mitigation strategies for the supply chain
• Monitor and report on supplier performance metrics;
• Support continuous improvement of sourcing policies and procedures
• Optimize costs and payment cycles through smart negotiation
• Identify opportunities to extend payment terms and reduce lead times

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship (due to SAP security and export regulations)
• Bachelor’s degree (required);
• Minimum 3 years of sourcing experience;
• At least 3 years of contract negotiation experience
• At least 1 year of experience creating/managing RFIs and RFPs

Preferred:

• Strategic thinking and decision-making in dynamic environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and supplier collaboration
• Experience in contract reading and negotiation;
• Familiarity with SAP, ERP systems, and e-sourcing tools
• Project management or contract management certifications
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean methodologies;
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Effective communication and leadership skills

Benefits:

• Salary range: $98,000 to $123,000 annually
• Non-incentive eligible
• Flexible work schedule;
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment;
• Employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity participation and 401(k) retirement plan;
• 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts