The opportunity
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. In this role, you will own end-to-end sourcing strategies for critical…
What you'll do
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 (e.g., lead times for: transformers, generators, and switchgear) and execute contingency plans to avoid critical project delays.
Translate construction and capacity roadmaps into equipment forecasts and procurement pipelines.
What they're looking for
- + years experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement.
- + 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.
