Technical Sourcing Manager

About the Company

At Graphcore, we’re building the future of AI compute. We’re a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale. As part of the SoftBank Group, we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing PCBA components, including supplier identification, evaluation, and selection
• Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing, and contracts with suppliers
• Manage supplier relationships and act as the primary point of contact for key vendors
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to support new product introduction
• Drive cost optimization initiatives including value engineering and competitive sourcing strategies
• Monitor supplier performance against important metrics and implement improvement plans
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply
• Work with quality teams to resolve supplier quality problems
• Analyze market trends, component availability, and pricing
• Lead and develop procurement processes, tools, and guidelines

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of supply chain expertise in the high-tech sector
• Deep understanding of material planning cycles
• Track record of managing EE component suppliers and OEM/ODM partnerships
• Proficient in the PCBA component market and global supplier landscapes
• Experience coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
• Highly analytical with strong commercial instincts

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin

Benefits

• Medical and Life Insurance
• Health Assessment
• Holiday
• Eye Care