Manager, Supply Chain

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D-Wave (NYSE : QBTS) , D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. We are the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the only company building both annealing and gate‑model quantum computers. Our mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum, today. Our quantum computers — the world’s largest — feature QPUs with sub‑second response times and can be deployed on‑premises or accessed through our quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations trust D‑Wave with their toughest computational challenges. With over 200 million problems submitted to our quantum systems to date, our customers apply our technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more. Learn more at www.dwavequantum.com.

About the Role

D-Wave is seeking an experienced Manager, Supply Chain to join our Hardware Engineering and Production Team. In this role, you will be responsible for end‑to‑end supply chain operations including procurement, planning, sourcing, shipping and receiving, and inventory management, while driving continuous improvement across systems and processes. This position works closely with Production, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Sales, and Lab Operations in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment focused on strong operational execution.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain Supply Chain standard operating procedures to improve efficiency and compliance
• Lead, mentor and support Supply Chain staff (Buyers, Shipping and Receiving, and Material Planners)
• Develop and oversee strategic supply chain initiatives, including supplier risk management, long‑term sourcing strategies, capacity planning, and supplier qualification and audit processes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance
• Monitor supplier performance using defined KPIs and drive corrective action when needed
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with supplies, fabricators, and logistics partners
• Partner with Legal to review contract terms and manage NDAs
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure adherence to purchasing and accounting policies
• Support domestic and international logistics, including documentation and onboarding of international brokers
• Develop and implement inventory optimization and reduction strategies

Lead ERP / MRP enhancements and support implementation of new features and processes

About You

Desired Qualifications

Additional Requirements

A D‑Waver's DNA

Our Compensation Philosophy Is Simple But Powerful

We believe providing D‑Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.

During the interview process, your Recruiter will review our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture) offerings. The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.

Inclusion

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D‑Wave.

The Fine Print

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted.

It is D‑Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state / provincial, local law.

The Base Pay Range For This Role Is

92,000 - 138,000 per year (Burnaby)

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job Function

Industries

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