Description
Job Overview
We are hiring a Strategic Sourcing lead to drive development and execution of procurement strategies to help scale Anthropic's Data Center electrical and mechanical Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE) footprint.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive commercial negotiations and Master Purchase Agreements for critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure such as generators, medium- and low-voltage switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs, and pumps.
- Audit partner procurement schedules, ensure optimal allocation, and drive cost efficiency of supply in constrained markets.
- Implement frameworks for ensuring third-party data center partners and general contractors adhere to commercial equipment terms and technical specifications.
- Develop global inventory strategy including warehousing, third-party logistics, buffer stock, and distribution models to accelerate time to market and improve availability.
- Proactively 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 to restore failed equipment quickly.
- Negotiate warranty, startup/commissioning support, and spare parts terms, and track vendor performance.
Minimum Qualifications
- Have 7+ years experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement.
- Have a track record of developing processes for forecasting, planning, and managing data center electrical and mechanical equipment for build-out and/or operations.
- Are familiar with data center electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant domain or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement.
- 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 and battery energy storage systems.
- Leadership and influencing skills.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Optional equity donation matching
- Generous vacation and parental leave
- Flexible working hours
- Lovely office space
Location
- San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY
Salary Range
- $320,000-$405,000 USD per year