Hiring: Sourcing Manager - AI Infrastructure Company: Graphcore Location: Milpitas, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 13:56:29 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Product Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management About the job Required Skills: •The Global Sourcing Management (GSM) team defines and executes supplier strategies across Graphcore’s hardware and infrastructure ecosystem. •Own sourcing strategy development and execution for assigned AI infrastructure commodities and suppliers. •Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including supplier identification, qualification, 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. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!