Head of Procurement
Pasadena, CAJob$200–300K/yrPosted 3w agoStill listed today
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Job overview
Oratomic is seeking a Head of Procurement to build and lead purchasing operations for its effort to develop a fault-tolerant quantum computer. The role manages procurement from orders and quotes through shipment tracking, international purchases, invoices, and payments. It works closely with scientists and engineers to anticipate needs, resolve delays, and build vendor relationships, with a focus on speed and efficiency.
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Full job description
Oratomic is on a mission to build the world's first fault-tolerant quantum computer. We're looking for a Head of Procurement to build and lead our purchasing operations, ensuring we can acquire the equipment and components needed to build the quantum computer as quickly and efficiently as possible. You will manage the entire procurement process, from placing orders and obtaining quotes to tracking shipments, coordinating international purchases, and managing invoices and payments. You'll work closely with our scientists and engineers to anticipate purchasing needs, resolve delays, and develop strong relationships with vendors and suppliers. We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of getting things done, and is always looking for ways to make procurement faster and more efficient. Requirements:
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Wants to build a quantum computer
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Works well in a highly collaborative team environment
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Passionate about speed, efficiency, and reliability
Compensation:
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$200,000-$300,000/year depending on experience
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Benefits (health and dental coverage, 401K, unlimited PTO, paid family leave, visa sponsorship)
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Equity
Work location: Onsite in Pasadena, CA Oratomic is an equal opportunity employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact [email protected].
How this job compares
Set against the 5,201 open Procurement jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$200–300K/yr
- California median$117–171K/yr474 salary ranges
- US median$96–148K/yr2,939 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $250K, is 72% above the California median midpoint ($145K) — in the top quarter of Procurement salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 575 open Procurement jobs in California and 5,201 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Procurement postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (4,048 postings).
- Education
- 2,409 of the 5,201 open Procurement jobs (46%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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