Remote Data Center Sourcing Manager: Electrical/Mechanical

Anthropic; San Francisco, New York (CA, NY); Hybrid; USD 288,000 - 352,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthropic is seeking a Data Center OFE Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead end-to-end procurement for electrical and mechanical Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE), including generators, switchgear, UPS, chillers, and cooling systems. You will collaborate with engineering, construction, and finance to ensure availability and optimize spend.

This remote-friendly role requires 7+ years in supply chain, strong negotiating and vendor-management skills, and experience with data center infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement.
• Experience with data center electrical and mechanical equipment (generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS, batteries, chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs/CRACs, pumps, CDUs).
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant domain or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial negotiations and Master Purchase Agreements for critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Audit partner procurement schedules and drive cost efficiency in constrained markets.
• Implement frameworks ensuring third-party data center partners and general contractors adhere to terms and specifications.
• Develop global inventory strategy including warehousing, third-party logistics, and distribution models.
• Monitor global 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.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Forecasting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/mechanical engineering or construction management or supply chain

Job description

Anthropic is seeking a Data Center OFE Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead end-to-end procurement for electrical and mechanical Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE), including generators, switchgear, UPS, chillers, and cooling systems. You will collaborate with engineering, construction, and finance to ensure availability and optimize spend.

This remote-friendly role requires 7+ years in supply chain, strong negotiating and vendor-management skills, and experience with data center infrastructure.