Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

A demonstrable passion for technology and an interest in frontier tech.

Substantial procurement or supply chain experience, ideally in deep tech, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors or a comparable hardware environment.

Strong contract negotiation skills and commercial judgement across capital and operational spend.

Working knowledge of export controls, sanctions and dual-use regulations, or the ability to develop it quickly.

A track record of embedding purchasing controls and processes, ideally in a scaling environment.

Comfortable working across technical and commercial teams, translating requirements into clear supplier outcomes.

A relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent experience.

SQC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every listed requirement. If you’re excited about the role and believe you can contribute, we encourage you to apply.

This position may require access to export-controlled information or technology. Employment may be subject to applicable export control laws and may require eligibility assessment based on factors such as nationality, citizenship, or residency, and, where necessary, obtaining relevant export licenses or approvals.

SQC was founded by renowned physicist and materials scientist Michelle Simmons, who pioneered the field of atomic electronics, including the development of the world’s first single-atom transistor and the first integrated circuit built with atomic precision. Our Chair, Simon Segars, former CEO of Arm, is a leader in the semiconductor industry and was instrumental in developing the processors that powered the mobile computing revolution.

As a full-stack company with in-house QPU manufacturing, SQC can design, produce and test new quantum chips in under a week, enabling rapid iteration and a decisive advantage in the race to build the world’s first commercial-scale quantum computer.

SQC is a high-accountability environment built on a simple principle: Every Atom Counts. If you’re looking to play a meaningful role in building the next frontier of computing, we’d love to hear from you.