About the job
About Us
Graphcore stands at the forefront of innovation in Artificial Intelligence computing, pioneering the development of advanced hardware, software, and systems infrastructure that will enable the next wave of AI breakthroughs. Our mission is to facilitate the widespread adoption of AI solutions across diverse industries.
As a proud member of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore collaborates with an elite family of companies that are reshaping the technological landscape with transformative advancements. Together, we share a visionary goal: to usher in Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are universally accessible.
Our teams comprise individuals from varied backgrounds, offering a rich tapestry of skills and perspectives. From AI research experts to silicon designers and software engineers, Graphcore fosters a culture of perpetual learning and relentless innovation.
Job Summary
We are on the lookout for a Global Sourcing Manager – Power Equipment to spearhead our sourcing strategy and supplier engagement, focusing on critical power infrastructure components that support our AI computing platforms.
This pivotal role collaborates closely with engineering, supply chain, and finance teams to secure optimal capacity, cost efficiency, quality, and delivery performance for essential power systems technologies, ensuring resilient supply chains for global infrastructure deployment.
The Team
The Global Sourcing Management (GSM) team is responsible for defining and executing supplier strategies within Graphcore’s hardware and infrastructure ecosystem. This team works in tandem with engineering and supply chain departments to identify, cultivate, and manage suppliers that align with Graphcore’s product roadmap and operational scalability.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for power equipment and related infrastructure components.
- Formulate and implement multi-year commodity strategies that align with engineering roadmaps and infrastructure deployment plans.
- Convert technical specifications and vendor roadmaps into actionable sourcing strategies and negotiation frameworks.
- Conduct complex commercial negotiations, including long-term supply agreements and capacity reservations.
- Construct cost models and perform should-cost analyses to enhance negotiation leverage.
- Ensure supply continuity through effective capacity planning, supplier risk management, and governance processes.
- Facilitate executive supplier business reviews to elevate supplier performance and alignment.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams.
- Ensure that supplier agreements and contracts safeguard Graphcore’s long-term commercial interests.

