Supply Chain & Logistics Director
Oxford Quantum Circuits · Reading
At OQC, we aren’t just theorising about the future; we’re building it. Born from a philosophy of bold innovation, we’ve successfully transitioned quantum computing from an academic dream into a commercial reality. The most exciting thing is that we’re just getting started and we’ve recently closed our £260 million Series C funding round which is the largest fundraise ever completed by a quantum computing company in Europe.
The Purpose
Build the global supply chain that enables OQC’s next stage of growth. You’ll secure the critical materials, components and services behind our technology roadmap, creating a resilient, compliant and cost-effective operation that scales with our ambitions.
The Role
You’ll lead OQC’s global Supply Chain and Logistics function, with accountability across procurement, supplier management, logistics, stores and supply-chain compliance. You’ll shape the organisation, lead through managers and specialist teams, and advise the Executive Team and, where required, the Board on performance, risk and investment.
Regular national and international travel is required to OQC locations, including the UK and Spain, and to suppliers, partners and logistics providers. You may need to respond outside normal working hours to significant supply-chain, logistics or compliance issues with material business impact. You’ll also be trusted with sensitive supplier, commercial and compliance information.
What You'll Be Working On
- Set and deliver the global strategy, aligning supply-chain roadmaps, capability and investment with OQC’s technology, operational and growth priorities.
- Build and develop the function, leading managers and specialist teams, evolving the operating model, and owning budgets, resources and performance.
- Shape strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships, leading major negotiations and securing critical materials, components and services at the required quality, cost and lead time.
- Strengthen supplier performance and resilience, setting standards for quality and development, and using market insight to address supplier, capacity, geopolitical, continuity and compliance risks.
- Set procurement and purchase-to-pay governance, establishing commercial controls and clear accountability for customs, trade and export compliance.
- Scale logistics, stores and inventory management, ensuring effective movement, storage and control of materials across OQC locations.
- Turn data into better decisions, establishing performance measures and leading cross-functional transformation and disruption response with Engineering, Operations, Finance and Legal to protect delivery.
What We're Looking For
- Significant senior leadership experience across supply chain, procurement and/or logistics in a complex technology, engineering, manufacturing or R&D-led organisation.
- Proven experience leading managers and multidisciplinary teams, developing organisational capability and delivering supply-chain strategies aligned with business and technical priorities.
- A strong track record in strategic sourcing, category management, major negotiations and contracting, including high-value, technically critical procurement and complex national and international supplier relationships.
- Experience establishing supplier performance, quality and resilience frameworks, with strong procurement governance and purchase-to-pay process design skills.
- Experience leading cross-functional improvement, transformation or systems initiatives, using data and management information to improve performance and guide senior decisions.
- Strong financial and commercial judgement, confident executive communication and influencing skills, and a collaborative leadership style that creates clear accountability.
- A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business, Operations or a related discipline.
The 'Nice-to-Haves'
- Experience in quantum technology, semiconductors, electronics, scientific instrumentation, aerospace, defence or another complex deep-technology environment.
- Experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP platforms, procurement-system optimisation, or advanced spend and supply-chain analytics.
- Additional expertise in supplier quality management, sustainability, responsible sourcing, or programme and project management.
- Experience in fast-growing, changing environments, with a strong focus on coaching, continuous improvement and long-term supplier partnerships.
- MCIPS or an equivalent recognised procurement or supply-chain qualification; a relevant postgraduate qualification; or qualifications in programme management, project management or trade/export compliance.
Why Join OQC
You will join a world-class team at the forefront of the next computational era. We offer a culture of bold innovation, the chance to work with unique lab infrastructure, and the opportunity to see your work redefine the limits of computation.
Learn more about our benefits and positive work culture here: OQC careers. oqc.tech
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