About us

Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry.

As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone.

Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Global Sourcing Director – Networking to define and lead the strategic sourcing and supplier engagement strategy for networking technologies supporting Graphcore’s AI infrastructure platforms.

This role partners closely with Engineering, Product, and Executive Leadership to ensure the company secures best-in-class capacity, cost, and delivery performance for critical networking components and systems while supporting global infrastructure deployment.

The Team

The Global Sourcing Management (GSM) team is responsible for defining and executing supplier strategies across Graphcore’s hardware and infrastructure ecosystem.

The team partners closely with engineering, product, and supply chain teams to build long‑term strategic supplier relationships that support Graphcore’s technology roadmap and infrastructure scale.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Own end-to-end sourcing strategy for networking technologies supporting Graphcore AI infrastructure.
• Develop and execute multi-year supplier and commodity strategies aligned with engineering roadmaps.
• Lead complex executive-level negotiations including long-term supply agreements and capacity reservations.
• Influence supplier ecosystems and technology roadmaps in alignment with internal product strategies.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Legal.
• Build cost models and implement should-cost frameworks to strengthen negotiation leverage.
• Ensure supply continuity through capacity planning and risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct executive supplier business reviews to monitor performance and drive improvements.
• Ensure commercial agreements protect Graphcore’s long-term strategic and operational interests.

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, or related technical discipline.
• 12–15+ years of experience in technical and commercial sourcing within complex technology environments.
• Experience negotiating large-scale, multi-year supply agreements with strategic technology suppliers.
• Strong experience sourcing networking technologies or related infrastructure platforms.
• Strong financial acumen including cost modeling and total cost of ownership analysis.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage senior stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience working within AI infrastructure, semiconductor, networking, or cloud ecosystems.
• Strong industry relationships with networking technology suppliers.
• Experience structuring joint development agreements and strategic partnerships.
• Experience operating in high-growth infrastructure or hyperscale environments.

About us

Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry.

As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone.

Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Global Sourcing Manager – Power Equipment to lead sourcing strategy and supplier engagement for critical power infrastructure components supporting Graphcore’s AI compute platforms.

This role partners closely with engineering, supply chain, and finance teams to secure best-in-class capacity, cost, quality, and delivery performance for key power systems technologies and ensure resilient supply chains supporting global infrastructure deployment.

The Team

The Global Sourcing Management (GSM) team defines and executes supplier strategies across Graphcore’s hardware and infrastructure ecosystem.

The team works closely with engineering and supply chain teams to identify, develop, and manage suppliers that support Graphcore’s product roadmap and operational scale.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Own strategic sourcing activities for power equipment and infrastructure components.
• Develop and execute multi-year commodity strategies aligned with engineering roadmaps and infrastructure deployment plans.
• Translate technical specifications and vendor roadmaps into sourcing strategies and negotiation frameworks.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations including long-term supply agreements and capacity reservations.
• Build cost models and perform should-cost analysis to strengthen negotiation leverage.
• Secure supply continuity through capacity planning, supplier risk management, and governance.
• Conduct executive supplier business reviews to drive supplier performance and alignment.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Ensure supplier agreements and contracts protect Graphcore’s long-term commercial interests.

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Supply Chain, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or technical procurement.
• Strong sourcing experience related to power infrastructure or power equipment technologies.
• Proven track record negotiating complex supplier agreements.
• Ability to translate technical product requirements into commercial sourcing strategies.
• Strong financial acumen including cost modeling and total cost of ownership analysis.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Deep expertise in power infrastructure ecosystems supporting data center or AI platforms.
• Experience sourcing technologies for hyperscale data center infrastructure.
• Strong industry relationships within power equipment supplier ecosystems.
• Experience supporting sourcing strategies in high-growth infrastructure or cloud-scale companies.

About us

Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone. Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation. 

Job Summary

Our team is at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution, enabling innovators from all industries and sectors to expand human potential with technology. The availability of specialised artificial intelligence compute will be a decisive factor in AI’s rate of progress. Graphcore allows innovators to go further, faster. What we do, really makes a difference.

We are looking for a Technical Sourcing Manager who will report to the Procurement Manager and will have accountability for the delivery of project and programme procurement and cost services

The Team

The role will be as part of the Supply Chain team at Graphcore. This team is part of the Operations group and has members in Bristol and Taiwan. The team is responsible for developing and maintaining a robust manufacturing subcontract supply chain for Graphcore.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Collaborate with the Graphcore engineering team to identify and source key electrical commodities and critical components (capacitors, resistors, memory, PCBs, cabling, etc.), ensuring alignment with Graphcore’s technical roadmap and business objectives.
• Manage purchase orders and deliveries
• Negotiate, purchase, and expedite production components in support of NPI builds and business requirements
• Research and qualify new suppliers to expand the supply base
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and shorten delivery lead times
• Navigate and manage complex, multi-layer BOMs with confidence
• Monitor supplier performance and provide constructive feedback
• Track and report actual vs. planned costs (PPV)
• Partner with other operations stakeholders to maintain accurate BoM cost updates
• Verify NDA status with suppliers and coordinate renewals or execution of new agreements

Candidate Profile 

Essential:

• Strong technical / electronics background
• Experienced in EE component sourcing
• Degree/HNC or equivalent level in an Engineering/Technical Subject
• Will have experience in applying budgeting and cost control techniques within a complex environment. 
• Advanced knowledge of cost management techniques
• Have intermediate / advanced Excel skills, good knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems

About us

Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry.

As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone.

Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Global Sourcing Manager – Rack & Mechanicals to lead sourcing strategy and supplier engagement for rack infrastructure and mechanical hardware components supporting Graphcore’s AI infrastructure platforms.

This role partners closely with engineering, supply chain, and finance teams to secure best-in-class capacity, cost, and delivery performance for critical hardware technologies. The successful candidate will translate technical product roadmaps into sourcing strategies, negotiate complex commercial agreements, and ensure resilient supply chains supporting global infrastructure deployment.

The Team

The Global Sourcing Management (GSM) team defines and executes supplier strategies across Graphcore’s hardware and infrastructure ecosystem.

The team works closely with engineering and supply chain functions to identify, develop, and manage suppliers that support Graphcore’s product roadmap and operational scale.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Own strategic sourcing activities for rack and mechanical hardware components.
• Develop and execute multi-year commodity strategies aligned with engineering roadmaps and infrastructure deployment plans.
• Translate technical specifications and vendor roadmaps into sourcing strategies and negotiation frameworks.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations including long-term supply agreements and capacity reservations.
• Build cost models and perform should-cost analysis to strengthen negotiation leverage.
• Secure supply continuity through capacity planning, supplier risk management, and governance.
• Conduct executive supplier business reviews to drive supplier performance and alignment.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Ensure supplier agreements and contracts protect Graphcore’s long-term commercial interests.

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Supply Chain, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or technical procurement.
• Strong sourcing experience related to rack infrastructure and mechanical hardware components.
• Proven track record negotiating complex supplier agreements.
• Ability to translate technical product requirements into commercial sourcing strategies.
• Strong financial acumen including cost modeling and total cost of ownership analysis.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Deep expertise in rack infrastructure, mechanical assemblies, and data center hardware ecosystems.
• Experience sourcing hardware for AI/ML or hyperscale data center infrastructure.
• Strong industry relationships within mechanical manufacturing suppliers.
• Experience supporting sourcing strategies in high-growth infrastructure or cloud-scale companies.