About the job
About Us
Graphcore stands at the forefront of innovation in Artificial Intelligence computing. Our mission is to develop cutting-edge hardware, software, and systems infrastructure that will pave the way for the next wave of AI breakthroughs and facilitate the widespread integration of AI solutions across all sectors.
As an esteemed member of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is part of an elite consortium of companies that are shaping the future of transformative technologies. Together, we share a visionary goal: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to all.
Our teams consist of individuals from diverse backgrounds, contributing a wide array of skills and perspectives. With a culture that promotes continuous learning and relentless innovation, Graphcore is a melting pot of AI research experts, silicon designers, software engineers, and systems architects.
Job Summary
We are on the lookout for a Global Sourcing Director - Networking to architect and spearhead the strategic sourcing and supplier engagement blueprint for networking technologies that underpin Graphcore’s AI infrastructure platforms.
This pivotal role collaborates closely with Engineering, Product, and Executive Leadership to secure top-tier capacity, cost efficiency, and delivery performance for essential networking components and systems, all while supporting our global infrastructure deployment.
The Team
The Global Sourcing Management (GSM) team is tasked with defining and executing supplier strategies within Graphcore’s hardware and infrastructure landscape. This collaborative team works hand-in-hand with engineering, product, and supply chain units to cultivate long-term strategic partnerships that align with Graphcore’s technology roadmap and infrastructure expansion.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Develop and manage the end-to-end sourcing strategy for networking technologies supporting Graphcore’s AI infrastructure.
- Formulate and implement multi-year supplier and commodity strategies in sync with engineering roadmaps.
- Lead high-level negotiations, including long-term supply agreements and capacity reservations.
- Influence supplier ecosystems and technology roadmaps in accordance with internal product strategies.
- Facilitate cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Legal teams.
- Create cost models and establish should-cost frameworks to enhance negotiation power.
- Guarantee supply continuity through strategic capacity planning and risk mitigation.
- Conduct executive supplier business reviews to assess performance and drive enhancements.
- Ensure commercial agreements safeguard Graphcore’s long-term strategic and operational interests.
