Supply Chain Lead
Rigetti Computing
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Berkeley • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
AssemblyERP
About the role
- Develop and execute the supply chain strategy for quantum hardware and associated subsystems (e.g. cryogenics, control electronics, photonics)
- Translate product roadmaps and demand forecasts into supply chain plans, capacity needs, and sourcing strategies
- Drive cost reduction, total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization, and margin improvement across supply chain
- Ensure compliance with export control, ITAR, trade, and security requirements
- Identify, qualify, and manage strategic suppliers for highly specialized and precision components
- Assist with negotiating contracts, pricing, lead times, and terms, balancing cost, quality, and supply risk
- Conduct supplier audits, capability development, and continuous improvement programs
- Help build a program of supplier scorecards and SLAs; escalate and remediate supplier performance issues
- Oversee procurement, inventory management, and material flow (incoming, internal, intersite transfers)
- Develop a systematic approach to handle high volume purchase requisitions: volume is 50-100 POs per week placed
- Manage inbound logistics, customs, import/export compliance, and coordination with freight forwarders
- Lead demand-driven supply execution, order placement, expediting, and order change management
- Collaborate with operations/assembly teams to align material availability with production schedules
- Pick/Pack and Ship domestic and international shipments using designated brokers (Fed Ex, UPS)
- Partner with engineering, product, operations, quality, and finance to ensure alignment
- Lead cross-functional supply chain reviews, design for supplyability, and change control
- Mentor and manage junior supply chain staff or buyers
- Communicate status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field; advanced degree a plus
- 8–12+ years of progressively responsible supply chain / procurement experience in high-tech, manufacturing, aerospace, or similar fields
- Demonstrated success managing supply chains for precision, high-reliability, or specialized subsystems (e.g. optics, electronics, vacuum, cooling)
- Team player that works well with all departments (Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing Eng, Doc Control, etc.)
- Supplier negotiation, contract management, and supplier development skills
- Experience with global sourcing, import/export compliance, logistics, and customs
- Excellent analytical, modeling, and planning skills
- Strong leadership, cross-functional communication, and stakeholder management
- Experience with supply chain / ERP / planning software tools; preferably NetSuite
Benefits
- Rigetti offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries, equity, medical, dental and vision for employees as well as a 401(k) plan, a paid parental leave program, rejuvenation days, and a vacation policy that aligns with local regulations and industry standards.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
supply chain strategycost reductiontotal cost of ownership optimizationsupplier auditsprocurementinventory managementdemand-driven supply executioncontract managementsourcing strategieshigh-reliability subsystems
Soft skills
team playerleadershipcross-functional communicationstakeholder managementmentoringanalytical skillsplanning skillsnegotiation skillsproblem-solvingcollaboration