How much experience is required?

At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Global Sourcing Manager - Rack and Mechanicals role.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, Engineering, Hardware, supply chain.

What seniority level is this role?

Graphcore targets senior candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Global Sourcing Manager - Rack and Mechanicals role at Graphcore.

Global Sourcing Manager - Rack and Mechanicals at Graphcore

Joblaze summary

The Global Sourcing Manager for Rack and Mechanicals at Graphcore is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for critical hardware components that support the company's AI infrastructure. This role requires expertise in strategic sourcing, particularly in rack infrastructure and mechanical hardware, along with strong negotiation skills to secure favorable supplier agreements. Ideal candidates will have over a decade of experience in technical procurement and a background in engineering or supply chain management. The position is part of a dynamic team that collaborates closely with engineering and supply chain functions to drive innovation and operational efficiency.

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Listed 10 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Graphcore's career page.
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Quick facts

How much experience is required?: At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Global Sourcing Manager - Rack and Mechanicals role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, Engineering, Hardware, supply chain.
What seniority level is this role?: Graphcore targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Global Sourcing Manager - Rack and Mechanicals role at Graphcore.

From the original posting

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.

In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and financial future. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), disability and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, commuter benefits, wellness services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we're committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.