AI Infrastructure Sourcing Leader

EngineersOfAI; Milpitas (CA); Sur place; USD 130 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Graphcore is seeking a Sourcing Manager - AI Infrastructure to lead strategic sourcing across AI infrastructure technologies, partnering with Engineering, Product, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to develop sourcing strategies and ensure resilient supply for critical infrastructure components.

The role combines commercial acumen with deep knowledge of AI infrastructure to engage suppliers and technical stakeholders, balancing cost, quality, delivery, scalability, and risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, Oper.

Responsabilités

• Own sourcing strategy development and execution for assigned AI infrastructure commodities and suppliers.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including supplier identification, RFQ/RFP management, commercial evaluation, supplier selection, and contract negotiation.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving performance across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and responsiveness.
• Partner closely with Engineering and Product teams to understand technical requirements and align sourcing decisions with product and infrastructure objectives.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, technology roadmaps, manufacturing readiness, and scalability to support business growth.
• Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, supply agreements, capacity reservations, development activities, and long-term strategic partnerships.
• Build and maintain cost models, benchmark analyses, and total cost of ownership assessments to support sourcing decisions.
• Drive supplier performance management through regular business reviews, scorecards, corrective action plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through market intelligence, supplier diversification, contingency planning, and business continuity strategies.
• Monitor industry trends, supplier landscapes, component availability, and market dynamics to inform sourcing strategies and procurement decisions.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to ensure sourcing activities support business objectives and compliance requirements.
• Provide regular reporting and recommendations to leadership regarding supplier performance, commercial opportunities, sourcing risks, and mitigation plans.

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, Oper

Description du poste

Graphcore is seeking a Sourcing Manager - AI Infrastructure to lead strategic sourcing across AI infrastructure technologies, partnering with Engineering, Product, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to develop sourcing strategies and ensure resilient supply for critical infrastructure components.

The role combines commercial acumen with deep knowledge of AI infrastructure to engage suppliers and technical stakeholders, balancing cost, quality, delivery, scalability, and risk.