Global Sourcing Director
Posted 8 May 2026
Advertised as “Global Sourcing Director - Supply and Demand Planning”
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Field of studyBusiness, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Supply Chain (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsMaster of Business Administration, CPIM, CSCP, Project Management Professional
Field of studyIndustrial Engineering, Operations Research (or related)
Study levelMaster's
About us
Graphcore is one of the world’s 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 world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone.
Graphcore’s 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 to lead supply and demand planning across Graphcore’s global operations. This role will sit at the intersection of Finance, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Operations to translate market demand into actionable supply chain strategies. You will drive forecasting, sourcing, inventory optimization, and operational scalability to support the rapid growth of next-generation AI infrastructure platforms.
The Team
The Supply Chain and Operations team is responsible for enabling Graphcore’s global product delivery and operational excellence. The team collaborates cross-functionally to manage sourcing, forecasting, inventory, and supplier engagement to ensure reliable execution across the business.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Develop and execute end-to-end demand and supply plans across global product lines and inventory channels.
- Own the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and align supply plans with financial and business objectives.
- Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Engineering teams to support operational and product planning.
- Identify supply risks, demand fluctuations, and operational constraints, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) transitions, minimizing excess and obsolete inventory exposure.
- Define, track, and report key performance indicators including forecast accuracy, inventory metrics, and delivery performance.
- Lead business process optimization initiatives to improve supply chain scalability, automation, and operational efficiency.
- Partner with suppliers and external stakeholders to ensure supply continuity and sourcing effectiveness.
- Provide leadership and mentorship across sourcing and planning functions.