# Sourcing Manager - Contract Manufacturing at Graphcore

- Company: Graphcore
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://graphcore.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Milpitas, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-06-29
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/graphcore/jobs/8597798002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/graphcore-sourcing-manager-contract-manufacturing/

## About the role

We are seeking a Global Sourcing Manager – Contract Manufacturing to help define and lead the strategic sourcing and supplier management strategy for contract manufacturing partners supporting Graphcore’s AI infrastructure platforms. This leadership role partners closely with Engineering, Product, and Executive Leadership to secure best-in-class capacity, cost, quality, and delivery performance for critical manufacturing partners and ensure supply continuity for global infrastructure deployment.

## What they're looking for

- Be responsible for the end-to-end sourcing strategy for contract manufacturing partners supporting AI infrastructure platforms
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing sourcing team
- Develop and execute multi-year supplier and commodity strategies aligned with engineering roadmaps
- Lead complex executive-level negotiations including long-term agreements and capacity reservations
- Drive cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Legal
- Influence supplier ecosystems and manufacturing partner roadmaps aligned with internal product strategies

Tags: Supply Chain