Global Sourcing Director Contract Manufacturing
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Job Location:
Milpitas, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About us
Graphcore is one of the worlds leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It is developing hardware software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry.
As part of the SoftBank Group Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the worlds most transformative technologies. Together they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone.
Graphcores teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists silicon designers software engineers and systems architects Graphcore enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Global Sourcing Director Contract Manufacturing to define and lead the strategic sourcing and supplier management strategy for contract manufacturing partners supporting Graphcores AI infrastructure platforms.
This leadership role partners closely with Engineering Product and Executive Leadership to secure best-in-class capacity cost quality and delivery performance for critical manufacturing partners and ensure supply continuity for global infrastructure deployment.
The Team
The Global Sourcing Management (GSM) team defines and executes supplier strategies across Graphcores hardware and infrastructure ecosystem.
The team partners with engineering product management and supply chain teams to build long-term supplier relationships that support Graphcores technology roadmap and infrastructure growth.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Own the end-to-end sourcing strategy for contract manufacturing partners supporting AI infrastructure platforms.
- Build lead and mentor a high-performing sourcing team.
- Develop and execute multi-year supplier and commodity strategies aligned with engineering roadmaps.
- Lead complex executive-level negotiations including long-term agreements and capacity reservations.
- Drive cross-functional alignment across Engineering Supply Chain Finance and Legal.
- Influence supplier ecosystems and manufacturing partner roadmaps aligned with internal product strategies.
- Develop cost models and implement should-cost frameworks.
- Ensure supply continuity through capacity planning and risk mitigation.
- Conduct executive supplier business reviews to monitor performance and drive improvements.
- Ensure supplier agreements protect Graphcores long-term strategic and operational interests.
Candidate Profile
Essential
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Finance or related technical discipline.
- 1215 years of experience in technical and commercial sourcing.
- At least 5 years leading sourcing or supply chain teams in complex technology environments.
- Strong experience sourcing within contract manufacturing ecosystems.
- Proven experience negotiating multi-year strategic supplier agreements.
- Strong financial acumen including cost modeling and total cost of ownership analysis.
- Excellent executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable
- Deep expertise in contract manufacturing ecosystems supporting hyperscale infrastructure.
- Experience working within AI infrastructure semiconductor or cloud hardware environments.
- Strong relationships with electronics manufacturing service (EMS) providers.
- Experience structuring joint development agreements and strategic manufacturing partnerships.
- Experience operating in rapidly scaling infrastructure environments.
Required Experience:
Director
