320K–405K USD / year
Data Center Strategic Sourcing Lead - Construction
OperationsHybrid — San Francisco, CA, New York City, NY
Published on 2026-11-03
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About this role
Lead sourcing strategy for electrical and mechanical equipment used in Anthropic’s data center build-outs. The role manages vendor agreements, equipment availability, inventory planning, and supply-chain risks to support the company’s growth.
About the company
Anthropic builds reliable and interpretable AI systems, including the Claude family of models, for businesses and developers. The company focuses on AI safety research and practical AI assistants for enterprise and consumer use.
What you'll do
- Negotiate commercial agreements and master purchase agreements for critical data center equipment
- Audit procurement schedules and improve equipment allocation and cost efficiency
- Ensure partners and general contractors follow commercial terms and technical specifications
- Develop global inventory, warehousing, logistics, and distribution strategies
- Monitor supply-chain risks and execute contingency plans to prevent project delays
- Translate construction and capacity plans into equipment forecasts and procurement pipelines
- Partner with Finance on inventory and capital deployment
- Negotiate warranty, commissioning, repair, replacement, and spare-parts terms; track vendor performance
What we're looking for
- 7+ years of experience in supply chain management, sourcing, or procurement
- Experience forecasting, planning, and managing data center electrical and mechanical equipment
- Familiarity with equipment such as generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, batteries, chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs/CRACs, pumps, and CDUs
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience
Nice to have
- 10+ years of sourcing, procurement, or supply-chain experience
- 5+ years in data center or critical-environment infrastructure
- Experience with general contractors, MEP integrators, OEMs, equipment distributors, or data center construction programs
- Familiarity with liquid cooling equipment and battery energy storage systems
- Leadership and influencing skills
Benefits
- Generous vacation and parental leave
- Flexible working hours
- Optional equity donation matching