Data Center OFE Strategic Sourcing Lead

Anthropic•San Francisco, CA

1d•$365,000 - $1,245,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Anthropic is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Lead to spearhead the development and execution of procurement strategies for scaling its Data Center electrical and mechanical Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE) footprint. This role involves end-to-end sourcing for critical infrastructure like generators, switchgear, UPS systems, chillers, and cooling equipment. The lead will collaborate with engineering, demand planning, construction, and third parties to ensure equipment availability, build vendor relationships, and negotiate commercial agreements, playing a vital part in Anthropic's ambitious scaling objectives.

Requirements

7+ years of 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.
Familiarity with data center electrical and mechanical equipment (e.g., generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS, batteries, chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs/CRACs, pumps, CDUs).
Bachelor's degree in a relevant domain (e.g., electrical/mechanical engineering, construction management, supply chain) or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement.
5+ years of 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.

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 (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.
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.