About IonQ:
IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.
Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.
We are seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Commodity Management pillar within the Procurement organization. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on category ownership, establishing sourcing strategies, developing supply market intelligence, and setting supplier management standards across key direct and indirect categories while building and leading a high-performing team of Commodity Managers.
The Senior Manager will oversee and manage a team responsible for multiple commodity areas and will personally own the Electronics category, including PCBA, electronic components, and cable harness assemblies. The Senior Manager will be responsible for managing supplier selection, performance, risk and compliance within IonQ’s supply base for these commodities.This leader will partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Compliance, Operations, Security, and Legal to ensure a resilient, compliant, and scalable supply chain.
In addition, this role will monitor global supply chain dynamics, supplier markets, and industry trends, translating insights into strategic recommendations that inform sourcing strategies and support executive decision making.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop IonQ’s Commodity Management organization, managing and mentoring Commodity Managers responsible for both direct and indirect supply categories.
- Establish and drive commodity management standards, frameworks, and best practices across the procurement organization.
- Own and execute the global electronics and wire harness commodity strategies, including PCBA, electronic components, cable assemblies, and harness systems.
- Lead complex commercial negotiations, supplier agreements, and cost reduction initiatives across key commodity categories.
- Lead efforts with other functional areas to develop and deploy standard metrics to measure supplier performance and risk in areas of technology, quality, responsiveness, delivery and cost (TQRDC).
- Develop long-term sourcing strategies that balance cost competitiveness, supply continuity, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation.
- Monitor global supply chain trends, market dynamics, technology developments, and industry risks, translating insights into sourcing strategies and leadership briefings.
- Disseminate supply market intelligence and risk insights to internal stakeholders and leadership to support informed decision-making.
- Identify and proactively mitigate supply chain risks, including supplier concentration, capacity constraints, geopolitical risk, and technology transitions.
- Manage strategic supplier relationships with electronics manufacturers, harness suppliers, and contract manufacturers supporting IonQ hardware programs.
- Partner closely with Engineering and Operations to align commodity strategies with product roadmaps, new product introduction (NPI), and manufacturing scale-up requirements.
- Evaluate supplier capability, capacity, scalability, and financial health relative to forecasted demand and identify sourcing risks.
- Establish and drive supplier performance management frameworks, including supplier scorecards, quarterly business reviews, and supplier development initiatives.
- Collaborate with Procurement Partners to develop competitive sourcing packages and RFQs aligned with commodity strategies.
- Ensure sourcing activities align with quality, regulatory, and export compliance requirements.
You’d be a good fit with:
- 12+ years of experience in direct materials procurement, commodity management, or strategic sourcing within advanced manufacturing or electronics environments.
- 7+ years of people leadership experience managing sourcing or commodity management teams.
- Deep experience sourcing electronics, PCBA, cable assemblies, or wire harness systems.
- Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and BOM structures.
- Demonstrated experience leading strategic supplier negotiations and long-term supplier partnerships.
- Experience operating within ERP or MRP-driven procurement environments.
You’d be a great fit with:
- Experience leading commodity management or category management organizations.
- Background in electronics manufacturing services (EMS), PCBA supply chains, or cable and harness manufacturing.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing global supply markets, supplier ecosystems, and industry trends.
- Experience supporting new product introduction and fast-paced hardware development cycles.
- Demonstrated cost analysis, cost modeling, and value engineering experience.
- Knowledge of supplier risk assessment, capacity planning, and supply continuity strategies.
- Familiarity with quality or export compliance considerations in regulated environments.
- Strong executive communication and cross-functional stakeholder alignment skills.
- Experience with strategic sourcing in a defense contracting environment (i.e., FAR/DFARs experience)
Location: Ideally, this role will work hybrid at our office located in Bothell, WA. We are open to hybrid and remote options for the right candidate.
Travel: Up to 15% domestic travel; occasional international travel may be required.
Job ID: 1418
The approximate base salary range for this position is $133,583 - $174,197. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.
Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.
At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.
We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
US Technical Jobs. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.
US Non-Technical Jobs. Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.
If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!
