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Global Sourcing Manager - Rack and Mechanicals

Graphcore · Milpitas, California, United States · On-site

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About Graphcore

Graphcore has built a new type of processor for machine intelligence to accelerate machine learning and AI applications for a world of intelligent machines. Backed by Air Street.

About the role

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.

What they're looking for

  • 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
More about this role

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.

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...

Read the full posting on Graphcore's site ↗

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