Data Center OFE Strategic Sourcing Manager

About the role

Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems.

What you’ll do

• 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 (e.g., lead times for transformers, generators, and switchgear) 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

What they’re looking for

Select a requirement to inspect fit, evidence or application context.

• 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).
• Possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant domain (e.g., electrical/mechanical engineering, construction management, supply chain) or equivalent practical experience.
• A field relevant to the role as demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience

Helpful, not always essential

• 10+ years experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement.
• 5+ years experience in data center or critical environment infrastructure.
• Experience working with general contractors, MEP integrators, OEMs, and equipment distributors.
• Experience working on data center construction programs.
• Familiarity with liquid cooling equipment (CDUs, dry coolers, manifolds) and battery energy storage systems.
• Leadership and influencing skills.