Data Center Sourcing Lead: Electrical & Mechanical Ops

Anthropic Limited; San Francisco, New York (CA, NY); Hybrid; USD 320,000 - 405,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthropic Limited seeks a Data Center Strategic Sourcing Lead - Construction to drive end-to-end sourcing strategies for critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure. You will negotiate Master Purchase Agreements, build supplier relationships, and align procurement with engineering and construction roadmaps to scale Anthropic's data center footprint.

Responsibilities include developing global inventory strategies, monitoring supply chain volatility, and coordinating with Finance on

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement.
• Track record of developing forecasting, planning, and managing data center electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Familiar with data center electrical and mechanical equipment (e.g., generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS, batteries, chillers, cooling towers).

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
• 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 (e.g., generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS, batteries, chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs/CRACs, pumps, CDUs).

Skills

Supply chain management

Procurement

Negotiation

Vendor relationships

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Anthropic Limited seeks a Data Center Strategic Sourcing Lead - Construction to drive end-to-end sourcing strategies for critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure. You will negotiate Master Purchase Agreements, build supplier relationships, and align procurement with engineering and construction roadmaps to scale Anthropic's data center footprint.

Responsibilities include developing global inventory strategies, monitoring supply chain volatility, and coordinating with Finance on