Data Center OFE Strategic Sourcing Lead
Core
Lead strategic sourcing for critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure (generators, switchgear, UPS, chillers) to scale Anthropic's Data Center OFE footprint.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing lead (data center infrastructure)
Builds
Global inventory strategy, procurement pipelines, and vendor relationships for data center equipment
Domain
Data Center Infrastructure / Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation, Master Purchase Agreements, supply chain forecasting, inventory management, vendor relationship management, global supply chain monitoring, capital deployment strategy, equipment lifecycle management (repair/replacement)
Preferred skills
Data center construction program experience, MEP integrator collaboration, liquid cooling equipment knowledge, battery energy storage systems expertise
Technologies
Generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs, pumps, CDUs, dry coolers, manifolds
Responsibilities
Drive commercial negotiations and Master Purchase Agreements for critical infrastructure; Audit partner procurement schedules and drive cost efficiency; Implement frameworks for third-party adherence to commercial terms; Develop global inventory and distribution models; Monitor global supply chain volatility and execute contingency plans; Translate construction roadmaps into equipment forecasts; Partner with Finance to optimize inventory and capital deployment; Establish efficient return, repair, and replacement workflows with OEMs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
