Data Center Strategic Sourcing Lead - Construction
Core
Lead strategic sourcing for critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure (generators, switchgear, UPS, chillers) to scale Anthropic's Data Center Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE) footprint.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing lead (construction & data center infrastructure)
Builds
Global inventory strategy, procurement pipelines, and vendor frameworks for data center build-out
Domain
Data Center Construction / Critical Infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation, Master Purchase Agreements, supply chain forecasting, inventory strategy, vendor relationship management, global supply chain monitoring, capital deployment optimization
Preferred skills
Data center construction program experience, MEP integrator/OEM collaboration, liquid cooling equipment knowledge, battery energy storage systems
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 terms/specs; Develop global inventory and distribution models; Monitor supply chain volatility and execute contingency plans; Translate construction roadmaps into equipment forecasts; Partner with Finance on inventory/capital strategy; Establish return/repair workflows with OEMs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
