Technical Sourcing Manager

Graphcore

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 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 Sourcing Manager who will report to the Procurement Manager and will have accountability for the delivery of project and programme procurement and cost services 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 * Collaborate with the Graphcore engineering team to identify and source key electrical commodities and critical components (capacitors, resistors, memory, PCBs, cabling, etc.), ensuring alignment with Graphcore’s technical roadmap and business objectives. * Manage purchase orders and deliveries * Negotiate, purchase, and expedite production components in support of NPI builds and business requirements * Research and qualify new suppliers to expand the supply base * Drive cost reduction initiatives and shorten delivery lead times * Navigate and manage complex, multi-layer BOMs with confidence * Monitor supplier performance and provide constructive feedback * Track and report actual vs. planned costs (PPV) * Partner with other operations stakeholders to maintain accurate BoM cost updates * Verify NDA status with suppliers and coordinate renewals or execution of new agreements   Candidate Profile  Essential: * Strong technical / electronics background * Experienced in EE component sourcing * 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

Monumental

Monumental is automating on-site construction with robotics and software. Our mission is to make construction software-defined and autonomous - a future where beautiful, bespoke buildings go up in a single day, with minimal labour. We're a growing team of engineers, operators and technicians from companies like Palantir, Qualcomm, Dyson, Shopify, Tesla, Meta and Google DeepMind. It's still the early days of building the company, and this is a chance to make an outsized impact on a problem that matters. From day one, you’ll be working with an experienced founding team, backed by a $32M Series B led by Khosla Ventures and Plural. Monumental is based in the city centre of Amsterdam, in a beautiful facility with an fully equipped workshop and robot testing floor. We build the whole stack in-house - hardware and software, we're explicitly not a hybrid or remote-first company - you can't build robots or walls from home, so we're onsite five days a week.   Read more on why we believe you should spend your time working on construction, and learn about our vision and company. You might enjoy Based in Europe’s film on how we’re fixing Europe’s housing shortage, or this video by Andreas Klinger of what our office looks like. About the role The engineers we want to hire don't usually apply to job posts. When a recruiter reaches out with a generic template InMail, they ignore it. We've grown from 15 to 120+ people over the last couple of years. Our R&D team covers software, mechanical, electrical, controls, perception, and forward deployments engineers - and we need someone with the capacity to hire the best. You'll also be responsible for hiring , operators, technicians, and roles you won't find anywhere else. You'll own inbound applications in R&D, while finding creative ways to reach candidates, then manage them through the process end to end. You'll work closely with our hiring team to understand what we're building and why, so you can effectively grow our team. We want someone who biases towards deep, technical sourcing over volume. You will operate with significant autonomy and ownership, and deliver against our hiring plan with speed and precision. You iterate rapidly on your sourcing ideas, you're data driven, and most importantly - you know what great engineers look and sound like, and how to engage them. What you'll do * Owning sourcing and inbound pipeline for technical roles across software and hardware * Finding new ways to engage talent in unlikely places - personal websites, GitHub, citations, Discord servers, Substack, YouTube, you might even vibecode your own sourcing tool - whatever works * Partnering with hiring managers to deeply understand each role and what good looks like * Making our candidates feel your support: anticipating their needs, building rapport, and making them feel like you’re in their corner * Analysing sourcing metrics and iterating on what's working to accelerate hiring across R&D What we're looking for * You've sourced for tough-to-fill engineering roles before - software, hardware, or both - and you can already think of engineers in your network who'd be interested in Monumental * You have high standards. You'd rather tell a hiring manager a search is taking longer than put a mediocre candidate in front of them * Genuine interest in technology. You don't need to be an engineer, but you should be able to hold a semi-technical conversation about what someone builds and why it matters * Hiring managers trust you quickly. You earn credibility through competence and consistently delivering on what you say you will. * You pride yourself on giving outstanding candidate experience. You've probably placed candidates into multiple companies through long-term relationship building * Strong written and verbal communication - your outreach messages get replies because they're human, specific and thoughtful, and you know how to stand out on a first call * You are comfortable working through ambiguity. We're scaling fast, priorities change, roles and process will evolve - this doesn't faze you * You take full ownership. If something isn't working - process, inefficient workflows, or missed opportunities - you come up with a solution to fix it yourself * You have experience working for a VC backed startup or scale-up * Familiarity with the European/Dutch start up ecosystem Nice to have * Experience hiring hardware in deep tech, robotics or hard-tech start up * Dutch language skills are useful but not a hard requirement * Experience with Ashby ATS Why Monumental? Joining Monumental means being at the forefront of a movement aimed at making significant strides in the construction industry. Here, your work has the potential to impact not just the company but the future of how we build. If you're driven by innovation, eager to tackle complex challenges, and ready to make a tangible difference, we want to hear from you. For open applications (where you don’t see an exact role match), please reach out to us at: iwanttojoin@monumental.co - share with us the most interesting or challenging project you’ve worked on, why you want to join and your CV or portfolio. Unfortunately we do not currently support internships. If you don’t meet all the qualifications here but are excited about Monumental and feel you’d still be able to help us solve difficult problems, do get in touch. We welcome generalists who focus on outcomes and are eager to learn on the job.

Jellyfish

Jellyfish is a full service global digital agency, combining strategy, creative, data and media buying and planning expertise with technology under one integrated roof. With almost 2,000 Jellies across 38 offices worldwide, we are the unconventional global marketing partner of the future. We understand both brand and activation. We ensure our clients reach, influence and connect with the right audiences and fans based on data that reveals the insights to deliver exceptional creative solutions across any platform. In short, we create and deliver culturally relevant creativity that cuts through the clutter and sets hearts (and feeds) on fire. As part of the Brandtech Group we’re at the forefront of the deployment of GenAI tools across every aspect of what we do and in PencilPro we have the world’s No 1 generative AI platform, revolutionising the process of creative production, distribution and performance prediction. Team Overview The Talent Acquisition team is the driving force behind Jellyfish’s growth, shaping a world-class workforce that fuels our innovation and success. We are a global team of 12, based across the UK, US, Mexico, South Africa, France, Spain and India. More than just hiring top talent, we build the future of Jellyfish - connecting bold thinkers, game-changers, and visionaries with opportunities to make an impact. Role Overview Reporting to our Talent Acquisition Director, we are looking for a strategic and hands-on Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our recruitment efforts during a 12-month maternity cover. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for maintaining our hiring momentum across our global markets, ensuring we attract and hire top-tier talent. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, use data-driven insights from our ATS, Ashby, to refine our hiring strategies. This role is ideal for an experienced recruiter who enjoys the blend of high-level strategy, technical sourcing, and mentorship. Responsibilities * Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for a variety of roles across our capabilities, with a specific focus on technical, data, or analytics positions. * Act as a strategic partner to Department Heads and Leadership, providing market mapping, salary benchmarking, and headcount planning. * Utilise recruitment analytics (time-to-hire, source quality, conversion rates) to optimize the hiring funnel and report on progress to the leadership team. * Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to junior members of the TA team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. * Enhance our presence in the European media market through targeted networking, events, and digital presence. * Ensure a seamless candidate experience, from initial outreach to successful onboarding. Skills and Competencies * 6+ years in Talent Acquisition, with a proven track record in the Media, Advertising, or Digital Tech industries. * Strong experience hiring for technical domains (i.e. Engineering, Data Science, or Analytics), with the flexibility to stretch and hire for multiple capabilities. * Experience using advanced ATS reporting and analytics, and an interest in using and experimenting with AI tools (e.g., Gemini, Claude). * You have the gravitas to challenge senior leaders when necessary and the empathy to guide them through complex hiring decisions. * You thrive in the fast-moving environment typical of a maternity cover, picking up existing projects quickly while identifying areas for immediate impact.