Graphcore - Global Sourcing Manager - Power Equipment

• Own strategic sourcing activities for power equipment and infrastructure components. • Develop and execute multi-year commodity strategies aligned with engineering roadmaps and infrastructure deployment plans. • Translate technical specifications and vendor roadmaps into sourcing strategies and negotiation frameworks. • Lead complex commercial negotiations including long-term supply agreements and capacity reservations. • Build cost models and perform should-cost analysis to strengthen negotiation leverage. • Secure supply continuity through capacity planning, supplier risk management, and governance. • Conduct executive supplier business reviews to drive supplier performance and alignment. • Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams. • Ensure supplier agreements and contracts protect Graphcore’s long-term commercial interests. • Candidate Profile • Essential • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Supply Chain, or related technical field. • 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or technical procurement. • Strong sourcing experience related to power infrastructure or power equipment technologies. • Proven track record negotiating complex supplier agreements. • Ability to translate technical product requirements into commercial sourcing strategies. • Strong financial acumen including cost modeling and total cost of ownership analysis. • Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills. • Desirable • Deep expertise in power infrastructure ecosystems supporting data center or AI platforms. • Experience sourcing technologies for hyperscale data center infrastructure. • Strong industry relationships within power equipment supplier ecosystems. • Experience supporting sourcing strategies in high-growth infrastructure or cloud-scale companies.