Graphcore
Global Sourcing Manager - Rack and Mechanicals
Milpitas, California, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Mar 11, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in strategic sourcing or technical procurement.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Supply Chain, or related technical field.
About the job
Leads sourcing strategy and supplier engagement for rack infrastructure and mechanical hardware supporting Graphcore’s AI infrastructure platforms.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies aligned with engineering roadmaps and infrastructure deployment plans.
- Negotiate commercial agreements, build cost models, and secure supply continuity through capacity planning and supplier risk management.
- Drive supplier performance and cross-functional alignment with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
- Strong sourcing experience related to rack infrastructure and mechanical hardware components.
- Proven track record negotiating complex supplier agreements.
- Ability to translate technical requirements into commercial sourcing strategies, with financial acumen in cost modeling and total cost of ownership analysis.
Nice to have
- Expertise in rack infrastructure, mechanical assemblies, and data center hardware ecosystems.
- Experience sourcing hardware for AI/ML or hyperscale data center infrastructure.
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