About Graphcore
How often do you get the chance to build a technology that transforms the future of humanity?
Graphcore products have set the standard in made-for-AI compute hardware and software, gaining global attention and industry acclaim. Now we are developing the next generation of artificial intelligence compute with systems that will allow AI researchers to develop more advanced models, help scientists unlock exciting new discoveries, and power companies around the world as they put AI at the heart of their business.
Graphcore recently joined SoftBank Group – bringing large and ongoing investment from one of the world’s leading backers of innovative AI companies.
Job Summary
Our team is at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution, enabling innovators from all industries and sectors to expand human potential with technology. The availability of specialised artificial intelligence compute will be a decisive factor in AI’s rate of progress. Graphcore allows innovators to go further, faster. What we do, really makes a difference.
We are looking for a Technical Buyer who will report to the Supply Chain Manager and will have accountability for the delivery of project and programme procurement and cost services, with initial focus on New Product Introduction. After a number of months the role will then move to focus on Manufacturing Procurement.
The Team
The role will be as part of the Supply Chain team at Graphcore. This team is part of the Operations Group and has members in Bristol and Taiwan. The team is responsible for developing and maintaining a robust manufacturing subcontract supply chain for Graphcore.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Contact with supply base, dealing with new product development and production, negotiation and placement of orders.
- Processing of purchase orders and deliveries.
- Negotiate, purchase and expedite production components in line with production and business requirements
- Research new suppliers to increase supply base
- Reduce costs and delivery lead times
- Be comfortable navigating multi-layer BOMs
- Monitor supplier performance and provide feedback
- Monitor and report actual vs planned cost (PPV)
- Participate with other operation stakeholders and update the BoM cost accurately
- Verify NDA status and renew or assist signing new NDAs with suppliers
Candidate Profile
Essential:
- Must have have Strong Electronic Component Knowledge, possibly established from working within an Electronics Design, Manufacturing Procurement Team on an Engineering/NPI basis
- Ideally you will have in depth knowledge of Resistors, Capacitors, Diodes, Inductors, Clock devices (Both Crystals & Oscillators), Power driver Components and controllers and all areas of Integrated Circuits to include package, temperature grades and shipping mediums
- A knowledge of Wafer Fabrication, IC Packaging and IC testing would be an advantage
- Degree/HNC or equivalent level in an Engineering/Technical Subject
- Will have experience in applying budgeting and cost control techniques within a complex environment.
- Advanced knowledge of cost management techniques
- Have intermediate / advanced Excel skills, good knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems
Desirable
- Have excellent stakeholder management and communication skills (written and oral) and a good understanding of Project Management principles and methodologies
- Knowledge of Silicon Expert and Arena system but not critical as training can be given.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristol office and have our own barista bar! We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.
Sponsorship
Applicants for this position must hold the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support for visa applications.
Top Skills
What We Do
Graphcore has created a new processor, the Intelligence Processing Unit (IPU), specifically designed for artificial intelligence. The IPU’s unique architecture means developers can run current machine learning models orders of magnitude faster. More importantly, it lets AI researchers undertake entirely new types of work, not possible using current technologies, to drive the next great breakthroughs in general machine intelligence.
Our next generation 3D Wafer-on-Wafer Bow IPU systems are helping AI innovators worldwide to build better, more innovative AI solutions, whether their focus is on language and vision, exploring graph neural networks and LSTMs or creating something entirely new.
We believe our IPU technology will become the worldwide standard for artificial intelligence compute. The performance of Graphcore’s IPU is going to be transformative across all industries and sectors whether you are a medical researcher, roboticist or building autonomous cars.
Our team is at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution, enabling innovators from all industries and sectors to expand human potential with technology. What we do, really makes a difference.
We're always interested in hearing from exceptional people to join our team.
