Procurement Business Partner, Compute Infrastructure

Anthropics Technology Ltd•New York, NY

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

We're seeking a Procurement Business Partner to support Anthropic's compute infrastructure operations. This role will execute procurement operations for our growing AI compute capacity, working with our Infrastructure and Engineering teams to ensure efficient procurement workflows while maintaining financial discipline. You'll manage day-to-day procurement activities and contribute to process improvements as we scale our compute capabilities.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing, with exposure to infrastructure operations
Familiarity with compute infrastructure components (servers, GPUs, networking, cloud services)
Solid understanding of procure-to-pay processes and purchase order management
Experience with procurement systems (Zip, Coupa, SAP Ariba, or similar)
Experience with vendor analysis and cost savings identification
Track record of contributing to process improvement initiatives
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets
Cross-functional collaboration experience working with diverse business stakeholders
Business partnership mindset with ability to communicate complex processes to non-finance users
Comfort working in fast-paced, high-growth environments with some ambiguity

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field
Experience in technology company procurement or IT sourcing
Familiarity with cloud procurement models (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
Understanding of datacenter operations including power and infrastructure basics
Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting
Background in vendor management and relationship development
Awareness of financial controls and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

Review and validate Purchase Requests in Zip for appropriate documentation, contract alignment, and accurate accounting treatment
Manage Purchase Orders including reviews, updates, and closure when fully billed or no longer expected, maintaining organized tracking systems
Provide invoice coding guidance for POs, invoices, and standard transactions
Conduct vendor analysis to identify cost savings opportunities and provide data to support business negotiations
Contribute to process improvement initiatives to standardize workflows and support automation efforts
Support month-end close activities including expense reviews, accruals, and reclass journal entries
Train and onboard business owners and vendors on procurement processes and best practices
Maintain vendor and stakeholder relationships and support performance efforts