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PsiQuantum

PsiQuantum

201-500 employees

Develops commercially useful photonics-based quantum computers

Hardware
AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$95k - $140kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Senior, Expert

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, General Business, or similar field.
  • 5+ years’ experience working in procurement, supply chain or related role in an R&D or high-tech environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
  • Experience with ERP system, NetSuite preferred.
  • Familiar with procurement tools and processes.
Responsibilities
  • Support purchase of goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quantity, quality, and delivery targets.
  • Monitor shipments to ensure timely delivery and resolve problems related to undelivered goods and RMAs.
  • Assist in reviewing purchase requests for goods and services, preparing, and issuing purchase orders.
  • Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, delivery, and production capabilities.
  • Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities.
  • Prepare reports and updates as and when required.
  • Work closely with others in the procurement function and ensure the continuous improvements of quality, service, and cost.
  • Negotiate pricing, vendor agreements and contracts, terms, and review opportunities to cost savings and quality improvements utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
  • Solicit RFQ, RFP, and quotes for review / analysis process.
  • Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications.
  • Ability to compile data and perform analysis relating to supplier performance and capabilities to enable evaluation and qualification in the supply chain process.
  • Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

PsiQuantum is developing the world's first commercially useful quantum computer with a photonics-based architecture, leveraging pre-existing manufacturing processes and infrastructure. The company's approach focuses on quantum error correction and solving real-world problems in fields such as medicine, energy, and finance.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

31%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The $940 million investment from Australian and Queensland governments positions PsiQuantum for substantial growth and innovation.
  • The establishment of PsiQuantum's Asia-Pacific headquarters in Brisbane is expected to create 400 jobs and numerous PhD positions, boosting local talent and the economy.
  • PsiQuantum's ambitious plan to operationalize a million-qubit quantum computer by 2027 could revolutionize industries such as renewable energy, healthcare, and transportation.

What critics are saying

  • The high financial stakes and public investment in PsiQuantum create pressure for rapid and successful development, which may lead to operational and strategic challenges.
  • The complexity of scaling a fault-tolerant quantum computer to a million qubits poses significant technical risks and uncertainties.

What makes PsiQuantum unique

  • PsiQuantum's focus on building the world's first fault-tolerant, utility-scale quantum computer sets it apart from competitors who are still in the experimental or small-scale phase.
  • The company's photonics-based approach to quantum computing, leveraging advanced semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure, offers a unique technological edge.
  • Significant financial backing from both the Australian federal and Queensland state governments, along with strategic partnerships with local universities, provides a robust support system for rapid development.