Graphcore - Global Sourcing Director - Networking

• Own end-to-end sourcing strategy for networking technologies supporting Graphcore AI infrastructure. • Develop and execute multi-year supplier and commodity strategies aligned with engineering roadmaps. • Lead complex executive-level negotiations including long-term supply agreements and capacity reservations. • Influence supplier ecosystems and technology roadmaps in alignment with internal product strategies. • Drive cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Legal. • Build cost models and implement should-cost frameworks to strengthen negotiation leverage. • Ensure supply continuity through capacity planning and risk mitigation strategies. • Conduct executive supplier business reviews to monitor performance and drive improvements. • Ensure commercial agreements protect Graphcore’s long-term strategic and operational interests. • Candidate Profile • Essential • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, or related technical discipline. • 12–15+ years of experience in technical and commercial sourcing within complex technology environments. • Experience negotiating large-scale, multi-year supply agreements with strategic technology suppliers. • Strong experience sourcing networking technologies or related infrastructure platforms. • Strong financial acumen including cost modeling and total cost of ownership analysis. • Excellent communication skills and ability to engage senior stakeholders. • Desirable • Experience working within AI infrastructure, semiconductor, networking, or cloud ecosystems. • Strong industry relationships with networking technology suppliers. • Experience structuring joint development agreements and strategic partnerships. • Experience operating in high-growth infrastructure or hyperscale environments.