Manufacturing & NPI Buyer Bristol, UK

graphcore; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing & NPI Buyer to join their dynamic Supply Chain team. This pivotal role involves engaging with suppliers, managing procurement processes, and optimizing costs to support innovative AI technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent negotiation skills, and a knack for stakeholder management. You will be part of a forward-thinking company that values inclusivity and offers a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements and comprehensive health plans. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Plan

Pension (Matched up to 5%)

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Generous Annual Leave Policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthy Food and Snacks

Barista Bar

Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting and cost control in complex environments.
• Strong technical background in electronics required.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and place orders with suppliers for production components.
• Monitor supplier performance and report on costs.

Skills

Technical Background

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Cost Management Techniques

Excel Skills

Project Management Principles

Education

Degree in Engineering/Technical Subject

HNC or Equivalent

Tools

MS Office

ERP Systems

Silicon Expert

Arena System

Job description

How often do you get the chance to build a technology that transforms the future of humanity?

Graphcore products have set the standard in made-for-AI compute hardware and software, gaining global attention and industry acclaim. Now we are developing the next generation of artificial intelligence compute with systems that will allow AI researchers to develop more advanced models, help scientists unlock exciting new discoveries, and power companies around the world as they put AI at the heart of their business.

Graphcore recently joined SoftBank Group – bringing large and ongoing investment from one of the world’s leading backers of innovative AI companies.

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 Manufacturing & NPI Buyer who will report to the Supply Chain 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

• Contact with supply base, dealing with new product development and production, negotiation and placement of orders.
• Processing of purchase orders and deliveries.
• Negotiate, purchase and expedite production components in line with production and business requirements.
• Research new suppliers to increase supply base.
• Reduce costs and delivery lead times.
• Be comfortable navigating multi-layer BOMs.
• Monitor supplier performance and provide feedback.
• Monitor and report actual vs planned cost (PPV).
• Participate with other operation stakeholders and update the BoM cost accurately.
• Verify NDA status and renew or assist signing new NDAs with suppliers.

Candidate Profile

• Strong technical / electronics background.
• 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.
• Have excellent stakeholder management and communication skills (written and oral) and a good understanding of Project Management principles and methodologies.
• Knowledge of Silicon Expert and Arena system but not critical as training can be given.

In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristol office and have our own barista bar! 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.

Sponsorship

Applicants for this position must hold the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support for visa applications.

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