Anthropic
Data Center Strategic Sourcing Lead
Anthropic, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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.
Data Center IT Strategic Sourcing Lead About the role We are hiring a Strategic Sourcing Lead to drive development and execution of procurement strategies to help scale Anthropic’s Data Center IT equipment footprint. In this role, you will own end‑to‑end sourcing strategies for critical IT infrastructure such as fiber, network switch gear, and high performance compute systems. You will partner closely with engineering, demand planning, and third parties to drive hardware availability, establish vendor relationships, and negotiate commercial agreements. As a sourcing lead focused on key Data Center equipment you will play a critical role in helping Anthropic to achieve its ambitious scaling goals.
Responsibilities
Drive commercial negotiations and Master Service Agreements for critical IT infrastructure such as networking equipment, fiber connectivity, compute hardware.
Audit partner procurement schedules, ensure optimal allocation, and drive cost efficiency of supply in constrained markets.
Implement frameworks for ensuring third‑party datacenter partners 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 and execute contingency plans to avoid critical project delays.
Translate technical roadmaps into equipment forecasts and procurement pipelines.
Partner with Finance to optimize inventory strategy.
Establish efficient return and replacement workflows with vendors to restore failed equipment quickly.
Negotiate warranty terms and track vendor performance on RMA execution.
Qualifications
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 material for build‑out and/or operations.
Are familiar with data center network and compute hardware (e.g. switches, routers, cables, servers, PDUs).
Possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant domain or equivalent practical experience.
Bonus (Preferred)
10+ years experience in supply chain management, sourcing and procurement.
5+ years experience in data center infrastructure.
Experience working with general contractors, integrators and suppliers.
Experience working on data center construction programs.
Leadership and influencing skills.
Compensation The expected base compensation for this position is $290,000 – $365,000 USD. Our total compensation package for full‑time employees includes equity, benefits, and may include incentive compensation.
Logistics Education requirements:
At least a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Location‑based hybrid policy:
We expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. Some roles may require more time in our offices.
Visa sponsorship:
We sponsor visas. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to obtain a visa for you.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification.
Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed.
Equal Employment Opportunity We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. As set forth in Anthropic’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
About Anthropic Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco. We value impact, communication and collaboration, and we strive to include diverse perspectives on our team.
Come Work With Us We offer competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, and a lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues. Learn about our policy for using AI in our application process.
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Data Center IT Strategic Sourcing Lead About the role We are hiring a Strategic Sourcing Lead to drive development and execution of procurement strategies to help scale Anthropic’s Data Center IT equipment footprint. In this role, you will own end‑to‑end sourcing strategies for critical IT infrastructure such as fiber, network switch gear, and high performance compute systems. You will partner closely with engineering, demand planning, and third parties to drive hardware availability, establish vendor relationships, and negotiate commercial agreements. As a sourcing lead focused on key Data Center equipment you will play a critical role in helping Anthropic to achieve its ambitious scaling goals.
Responsibilities
Drive commercial negotiations and Master Service Agreements for critical IT infrastructure such as networking equipment, fiber connectivity, compute hardware.
Audit partner procurement schedules, ensure optimal allocation, and drive cost efficiency of supply in constrained markets.
Implement frameworks for ensuring third‑party datacenter partners 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 and execute contingency plans to avoid critical project delays.
Translate technical roadmaps into equipment forecasts and procurement pipelines.
Partner with Finance to optimize inventory strategy.
Establish efficient return and replacement workflows with vendors to restore failed equipment quickly.
Negotiate warranty terms and track vendor performance on RMA execution.
Qualifications
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 material for build‑out and/or operations.
Are familiar with data center network and compute hardware (e.g. switches, routers, cables, servers, PDUs).
Possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant domain or equivalent practical experience.
Bonus (Preferred)
10+ years experience in supply chain management, sourcing and procurement.
5+ years experience in data center infrastructure.
Experience working with general contractors, integrators and suppliers.
Experience working on data center construction programs.
Leadership and influencing skills.
Compensation The expected base compensation for this position is $290,000 – $365,000 USD. Our total compensation package for full‑time employees includes equity, benefits, and may include incentive compensation.
Logistics Education requirements:
At least a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Location‑based hybrid policy:
We expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. Some roles may require more time in our offices.
Visa sponsorship:
We sponsor visas. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to obtain a visa for you.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification.
Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed.
Equal Employment Opportunity We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. As set forth in Anthropic’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
About Anthropic Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco. We value impact, communication and collaboration, and we strive to include diverse perspectives on our team.
Come Work With Us We offer competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, and a lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues. Learn about our policy for using AI in our application process.
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