Data Center Infrastructure Sourcing Lead

Candidate; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 320,000 - 405,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Equity donation matching (optional)

Generous vacation & parental leave

Flexible working hours

SF office space

Job summary

Anthropic seeks a Strategic Sourcing lead to own end-to-end sourcing strategies for critical Data Center electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including generators, switchgear, UPS, chillers, and cooling equipment.

You will partner with engineering, demand planning, construction, and contractors to secure equipment availability, build vendor relationships, and negotiate favorable commercial agreements globally.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement.
• Track record of developing forecasting, planning, and managing data center electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Familiarity with data center electrical/mechanical equipment (generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS, batteries, chillers, cooling towers, CRACs/CRAHs, pumps).
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial negotiations and Master Purchase Agreements for critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Audit partner procurement schedules, optimize allocation, and drive cost efficiency in constrained markets.
• Implement frameworks ensuring third-party data center partners and general contractors adhere to terms and specs.
• Develop global inventory strategy including warehousing, 3PL, buffer stock, and distribution models.
• Monitor supply chain volatility and execute contingency plans to avoid delays.
• Translate construction and capacity roadmaps into equipment forecasts and procurement pipelines.
• Partner with Finance to optimize inventory and capital deployment.
• Establish efficient return, repair, and replacement workflows with OEMs.
• Negotiate warranty, startup/commissioning support, and spare parts terms, and track vendor performance.

Skills

Supply chain management

Sourcing

Procurement

Data center equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Anthropic seeks a Strategic Sourcing lead to own end-to-end sourcing strategies for critical Data Center electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including generators, switchgear, UPS, chillers, and cooling equipment.

You will partner with engineering, demand planning, construction, and contractors to secure equipment availability, build vendor relationships, and negotiate favorable commercial agreements globally.