Anthropic
Procurement Operations Business Partner, Compute Infrastructure
Anthropic, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
Procurement Operations Business Partner, Compute Infrastructure – Anthropic. This role supports Anthropic's compute infrastructure by managing procurement operations across Infrastructure, Security, and Engineering teams, enabling efficient procurement workflows while maintaining financial discipline during scaling. Responsibilities
Review and validate Purchase Requests in Zip for appropriate documentation, contract alignment, and accurate accounting treatment Manage Purchase Orders including reviews, updates, and closure when fully billed or no longer expected, maintaining organized tracking systems across high volumes of POs to ensure accurate project mapping and monitoring throughout the PO lifecycle Provide invoice coding guidance to AP team for non-PO invoices and complex transactions Conduct vendor analysis to identify cost savings opportunities and support business negotiations with data-driven insights Conduct financial analysis, including explaining budget vs. actual and flux variance drivers, and identifying early indicators of over/under pacing against budget targets Lead process improvement initiatives to standardize workflows and drive automation across departments Support month-end close activities including expense reviews, accruals, and reclass journal entries Train and onboard business owners and vendors on procurement processes and best practices Develop vendor relationships to drive strategic value and optimize performance across the organization What You May Be a Good Fit If You Have
7+ years of experience in procurement, with 2+ years in datacenter infrastructure operations Understanding of compute infrastructure components (servers, GPUs/TPUs, networking, storage) Experience managing high-value, complex procurement relationships Strong understanding of 2-way and 3-way match procure-to-pay processes and purchase order management Experience with procurement systems (Zip, Coupa, or similar) Capital-intensive procurement experience with datacenter buildouts, power infrastructure, and understanding components of long-lead-time equipment procurement Supply chain risk management for semiconductor/GPU shortages and vendor concentration risks Proven track record of process improvement and workflow optimization Analytical skills for vendor analysis, cost savings identification, and budget tracking Cross-functional collaboration experience working with diverse business stakeholders Business partnership mindset with ability to translate complex processes for non-finance users Growth company experience comfortable with ambiguity and rapid scaling environments Strong Candidates May Have
Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field Experience with AI/ML infrastructure procurement (GPUs, TPUs, high-performance computing) Knowledge of datacenter operations including power, cooling, and space planning Familiarity with cloud procurement models and enterprise agreements Background working with hyperscale cloud providers (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) Awareness of supply chain challenges in semiconductor industry Understanding of datacenter security and compliance standards Background in vendor management and strategic relationship development Familiarity with SOX compliance and financial control frameworks Deadline to apply
Deadline to apply: None. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Salary
The expected salary range for this position is $190,000 - $230,000 USD per year. Logistics
Education requirements: At least a Bachelor\'s degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Location-based hybrid policy: Currently, staff are expected to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. Visa sponsorship: We do sponsor visas; if we make you an offer, we will make reasonable efforts to obtain a visa with the help of an immigration lawyer. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification. We value diverse perspectives and see AI as having significant social and ethical implications. About Anthropic
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 researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems.
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Procurement Operations Business Partner, Compute Infrastructure – Anthropic. This role supports Anthropic's compute infrastructure by managing procurement operations across Infrastructure, Security, and Engineering teams, enabling efficient procurement workflows while maintaining financial discipline during scaling. Responsibilities
Review and validate Purchase Requests in Zip for appropriate documentation, contract alignment, and accurate accounting treatment Manage Purchase Orders including reviews, updates, and closure when fully billed or no longer expected, maintaining organized tracking systems across high volumes of POs to ensure accurate project mapping and monitoring throughout the PO lifecycle Provide invoice coding guidance to AP team for non-PO invoices and complex transactions Conduct vendor analysis to identify cost savings opportunities and support business negotiations with data-driven insights Conduct financial analysis, including explaining budget vs. actual and flux variance drivers, and identifying early indicators of over/under pacing against budget targets Lead process improvement initiatives to standardize workflows and drive automation across departments Support month-end close activities including expense reviews, accruals, and reclass journal entries Train and onboard business owners and vendors on procurement processes and best practices Develop vendor relationships to drive strategic value and optimize performance across the organization What You May Be a Good Fit If You Have
7+ years of experience in procurement, with 2+ years in datacenter infrastructure operations Understanding of compute infrastructure components (servers, GPUs/TPUs, networking, storage) Experience managing high-value, complex procurement relationships Strong understanding of 2-way and 3-way match procure-to-pay processes and purchase order management Experience with procurement systems (Zip, Coupa, or similar) Capital-intensive procurement experience with datacenter buildouts, power infrastructure, and understanding components of long-lead-time equipment procurement Supply chain risk management for semiconductor/GPU shortages and vendor concentration risks Proven track record of process improvement and workflow optimization Analytical skills for vendor analysis, cost savings identification, and budget tracking Cross-functional collaboration experience working with diverse business stakeholders Business partnership mindset with ability to translate complex processes for non-finance users Growth company experience comfortable with ambiguity and rapid scaling environments Strong Candidates May Have
Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field Experience with AI/ML infrastructure procurement (GPUs, TPUs, high-performance computing) Knowledge of datacenter operations including power, cooling, and space planning Familiarity with cloud procurement models and enterprise agreements Background working with hyperscale cloud providers (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) Awareness of supply chain challenges in semiconductor industry Understanding of datacenter security and compliance standards Background in vendor management and strategic relationship development Familiarity with SOX compliance and financial control frameworks Deadline to apply
Deadline to apply: None. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Salary
The expected salary range for this position is $190,000 - $230,000 USD per year. Logistics
Education requirements: At least a Bachelor\'s degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Location-based hybrid policy: Currently, staff are expected to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. Visa sponsorship: We do sponsor visas; if we make you an offer, we will make reasonable efforts to obtain a visa with the help of an immigration lawyer. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification. We value diverse perspectives and see AI as having significant social and ethical implications. About Anthropic
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 researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems.
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