Anthropic is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Lead to develop and execute procurement strategies for the company’s expanding data center electrical and mechanical equipment portfolio. The role requires extensive experience in supply chain management, procurement, and data center operations, and involves collaborating with engineering, finance, and third‑party partners to secure critical infrastructure such as generators, switchgear, UPS systems, and cooling equipment.
Data Center OFE Strategic Sourcing Lead en Anthropic
Remoto - Remote (Travel-Required), San Francisco, CA, New York City, NY
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USD 320,000 - 320,000
Requirements
Skills
- 7+ years experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement
- 10+ years experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement
- Track record of developing processes for forecasting, planning, and managing data center electrical and mechanical equipment for build‑out and/or operations
- 5+ years experience in data center or critical environment infrastructure
- Experience working with general contractors, MEP integrators, OEMs, and equipment distributors
- Experience working on data center construction programs
- Familiarity with liquid cooling equipment (CDUs, dry coolers, manifolds) and battery energy storage systems
- Leadership and influencing skills
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical engineering, construction management, supply chain, or equivalent practical experience
- Knowledge of data center electrical and mechanical equipment such as generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS, batteries, chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs/CRACs, pumps, and CDUs
Responsibilities
- Drive commercial negotiations and master purchase agreements for critical data center infrastructure
- Audit partner procurement schedules to ensure optimal allocation and cost efficiency
- Implement frameworks to ensure third‑party partners and contractors adhere to commercial terms and technical specifications
- Develop global inventory strategy, including warehousing, third‑party logistics, buffer stock, and distribution models
- Monitor global supply chain volatility and execute contingency plans to avoid critical project delays
- Translate construction and capacity roadmaps into equipment forecasts and procurement pipelines
- Partner with finance to optimize inventory and capital deployment strategy
- Establish efficient return, repair, and replacement workflows with OEMs
- Negotiate warranty, startup/commissioning support, and spare parts terms, and track vendor performance
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