Asset & Logistics Specialist
The Asset & Logistics Specialist at Graphcore plays a pivotal role in supporting the Data Center Engineering team by overseeing the procurement, movement, management, and lifecycle of equipment essential for building, commissioning, operating, and maintaining data-center and laboratory environments. This position requires close collaboration with engineering, construction, facilities, finance, legal, supply chain, and site operations teams to ensure that technical equipment and services are commercially sound, delivered on time, and accurately managed throughout their lifecycle.
In this role, the specialist will lead day-to-day sourcing and purchasing activities for data-center and laboratory equipment, infrastructure, technical services, and facility requirements. Responsibilities include translating engineering specifications, bills of materials, construction schedules, and operational requirements into clear purchasing and supplier activities. The specialist will also review supplier quotations, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, coordinate supplier onboarding and compliance reviews, and implement sourcing and purchasing plans that support project schedules and local site requirements. Additionally, the role involves overseeing equipment receipt, storage, installation, commissioning, transfer, maintenance, and retirement, as well as coordinating logistics for domestic and international movement of equipment.
Candidates should have significant experience in technical procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, asset operations, logistics, or critical infrastructure environments, with a strong understanding of data-center construction, commissioning, and operational requirements. Experience in leading a team or coordinating the work of others within procurement, asset management, or logistics is essential. Strong commercial and negotiation skills, including supplier pricing, payment terms, warranties, service commitments, and delivery conditions, are required. The ability to interpret technical requirements, equipment specifications, and construction schedules is crucial, along with experience managing supplier performance and resolving commercial, delivery, and operational issues. Good financial and analytical capabilities, including experience reconciling purchase orders, invoices, budgets, payment records, and capital commitments, are also necessary.
Graphcore offers a dynamic work environment with a strong culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. As a wholly owned subsidiary of SoftBank Group, Graphcore is backed by significant long-term investment, providing opportunities for career growth and development. The company is committed to creating a culture that supports and includes all individuals, recognizing that different perspectives drive innovation. Employees have the opportunity to make an impact on the company, its products, and the future of artificial intelligence.
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