Project Associate - Quantum Physics Startup

Responsibilities

• Involved in project and operational planning for international gravity survey expeditions, as well as vendor management, supply chain and quality assurance.
• Co-ordinate the arrangements required for international gravity survey expeditions.
• International shipments & customs clearance.
• Travel arrangements for the team: vehicles, accommodation, flights etc.
• Purchasing for survey equipment & supplies.
• Coordinating logistics for efficient survey operations.
• Work closely with our vendors (suppliers) to process the purchasing needs of the Engineering & Physics teams.
• Co-ordinate the purchasing of components and resources for the business.
• Engage and negotiate with the vendors to secure the best pricing and lead times.
• Manage the creation and organisation of quotations, purchase orders & invoices.
• Reconciliation of invoices within our accounting software.
• Management and internal tracking of delivery schedules.
• Management of local couriers for last mile delivery.
• Reporting to the Engineering Project Manager.

About you

• An absolutely driven individual with excellent skills in communication, organisation and a detail focus.
• Confident and personable in engaging with our key vendors, via email, phone calls & in-person meetings.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented to manage multiple orders and vendor relationships simultaneously.
• Resourceful with strong problem solving skills to address unexpected supply chain issues.

Even better if you have

• Experience in communicating with vendors and building professional relationships.
• Experience in student projects.
• Some background in science or engineering.

What can we offer you

• A chance to learn about the intricacies of deep tech research, product development, and strategy in a high-growth startup.
• On-the-job training and real responsibility within the business.
• Impactful work at the cutting edge of quantum technology.
• Board games and curry night.