Data Center OFE Strategic Sourcing Manager

AI safety and research company building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems, including the Claude product family and developer platform.

San Francisco, United States
About Anthropic

Anthropic PBC develops frontier AI systems and deploys them through Claude products and the Claude Platform, with a stated focus on safety, interpretability, and steerability.

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About the Role

You will own end-to-end sourcing strategies for electrical and mechanical data center equipment. You will negotiate commercial agreements, manage supply availability and inventory strategy, forecast equipment needs, monitor supply-chain risks, and establish repair, warranty, and vendor-performance processes.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement
  • Experience forecasting, planning, and managing data center electrical and mechanical equipment
  • Knowledge of data center electrical and mechanical equipment
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience

Responsibilities

  • Drive commercial negotiations and Master Purchase Agreements for critical data center infrastructure
  • Audit procurement schedules, optimize allocation, and drive supply cost efficiency
  • Implement frameworks to ensure partners and contractors follow commercial terms and technical specifications
  • Develop global inventory, warehousing, logistics, buffer-stock, and distribution strategies
  • Monitor supply-chain volatility and execute contingency plans
  • Translate construction and capacity roadmaps into equipment forecasts and procurement pipelines
  • Partner with Finance to optimize inventory and capital deployment
  • Establish return, repair, and replacement workflows with OEMs
  • Negotiate warranty, commissioning support, and spare-parts terms
  • Track vendor performance

Benefits

  • Visa sponsorship support
  • Optional equity donation matching
  • Generous vacation
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible working hours
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