Jobid=633682700433293825 (0.0205)
pQblox is at the forefront of one of the most transformative technologies of our time: quantum computing. /pbrControleer hieronder of u heeft wat nodig is voor deze functie en, zo ja, solliciteer dan zo snel mogelijk.brpDesigning and building cutting-edge qubit control and readout systems, the critical hardware layer enabling scalable, high-performance quantum computers. /ppFounded and based in Delft and with a team of around 200 highly specialized professionals, Qblox combines world-class physics, engineering, and system design to solve one of the field’s greatest challenges: making quantum computing reliable, scalable, and commercially viable. /ppThe company is rapidly evolving from a pioneering RD organization into a globally scaling deep-tech company, serving leading research institutes and industry players across EMEA, North America, and APAC. /pWhy Qblox stands out:ulliCategory-defining technology at the heart of the quantum ecosystem; /liliFast-growing international footprint and global customer base; /liliDeep-tech excellence across quantum physics, electronics, and systems engineering; /liliClear path toward hyperscale production and industrialization. /li /ulpAt Qblox, you don’t just join a company, you help build the infrastructure behind the future of computing. /pAbout the rolepA unique opportunity to design and scale the supply chain backbone of one of Europe’s most exciting quantum technology companies, directly enabling the transition toward industrial-scale quantum computing. /ppThe Head of Supply Chain Management plays a pivotal role in scaling Qblox from a pioneering deep‑tech RD organization into a globally operating, hyperscale-ready hardware company. Operating at the intersection of quantum innovation, high-tech hardware, and global supply chain complexity, this role combines strategic vision with execution excellence. As part of the leadership team, you act as the critical bridge between RD, supplier ecosystem, and global customers, ensuring that Qblox’s advanced quantum control systems are delivered with precision, reliability, and scalability. /pKey Responsibilities ObjectivesulliBuild and execute the global supply chain strategy, transitioning Qblox from a hybrid model to a fully outsourced, partner-driven (EMS/ODM) operating model; /liliOwn end-to-end performance across delivery, lead times, inventory, and revenue realization, ensuring predictable and scalable operations; /liliEstablish a robust SOP cadence, aligning Sales, RD, Finance, and Operations toward one integrated delivery plan; /liliProfessionalize supplier management, building strategic partnerships and governance frameworks (e.g. MSA’s, forecasting, co-development); /liliDrive scalability by optimizing our external partner ecosystem, expanding global manufacturing capacity to ensure hyperscale readiness; /liliLead the evolution of sourcing into strategic, commodity, and project/NPI streams, ensuring resilience and flexibility in a complex global market; /liliStrengthen forecasting, planning, and supply chain synchronization, reducing lead times and improving OTIF delivery performance; /liliBuild and lead a high-performing operations team, driving clarity, ownership, and execution discipline in a fast-growing environment; /liliAct as the connecting force between RD and Operations, embedding manufacturability, scalability, and product readiness into the development lifecycle; /liliNavigate global supply chain risks (e.g. component shortages, geopolitics), ensuring continuity, cost control, and long-term supplier alignment; /liliDrive the transition toward a globally distributed production footprint, leveraging EMS, ODM, and future hyperscale manufacturing partners /li /ulThe ideal candidate profileBackground and experienceulli10–15 years in high-tech / deep-tech hardware environments, with end-to-end responsibility in Operations / Supply Chain; /liliProven experience in scaling global operations through Electronics Manufacturing Services / Original Design Manufacturing partners, including Printed Circuit Board assembly and outsourced production models /liliTrack record in transitioning from RD / hybrid setups to fully industrialized, externally scaled supply chains; /liliStrong ownership of key KPI’s: OTIF delivery, lead times, inventory, revenue delivery, and cash-to-cash cycle; /liliDeep understanding of global supply chain dynamics, including shortages, geopolitics, and supplier dependencies; /liliProven ability to structure and manage strategic supplier relationships (Master Supplier Agreements, forecasting, co-development); /liliExperience operating at C‑1 level, with full ownership of performance, decision-making and cross-functional alignment; /liliBackground in complex, international organizations or scale-ups, ideally combining structure with entrepreneurial speed; /liliStrong exposure to Finance (COGS, margins, working capital) and ability to translate operations into business impact; /liliMaster’s degree (or equivalent analytical capability); /liliFluent in English, Dutch is a plus. xgiwjmb /li /ulPersonalityulliScaler mindset: brings structure, discipline, and clarity in a fast-growing, evolving organization; /liliStrong and articulate leader: able to manage upwards and across with clarity, urgency, and authority; /liliThrives in ambiguity: comfortable operating without fully defined structures and drives clarity where needed; /liliOwnership-driven: takes responsibility end-to-end and proactively solves problems with clear proposals; /liliBridges worlds: connects effectively with RD, Operations, suppliers, and leadership; /liliHigh maturity credibility: operates naturally at C‑1 level, not a team lead but a true functional leader; /liliPragmatic and hands-on: combines strategic thinking with execution and pace; /liliCollaborative but decisive: builds alignment while making clear, timely decisions; /liliResilient and adaptable: performs under pressure in a rapidly changing, global environment. /li /ulbr
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