Data Center OFE Strategic Sourcing Lead (Mechanical)

About the Company

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.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial negotiations and Master Purchase Agreements for critical mechanical infrastructure including chillers, cooling towers, CDUs, and pumps
• Audit partner procurement schedules and ensure optimal allocation and cost efficiency
• Implement frameworks to ensure third-party partners and general contractors adhere to commercial terms and technical specifications
• Develop global inventory strategy including warehousing, logistics, and distribution models
• Monitor global supply chain volatility and execute contingency plans to avoid project delays
• Translate construction and capacity roadmaps into equipment forecasts and procurement pipelines
• Partner with Finance to optimize inventory and capital deployment strategy
• Establish return, repair, and replacement workflows with OEMs
• Negotiate warranty, startup/commissioning support, and spare parts terms

Requirements

• 7+ years experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement
• Track record of managing data center mechanical equipment for build-out or operations
• Familiarity with data center mechanical and cooling equipment (chillers, CRAHs, CDUs, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, supply chain, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement
• 5+ years experience in data center or critical environment infrastructure
• Experience working with general contractors, MEP integrators, OEMs, and equipment distributors
• Experience working on data center construction programs
• Familiarity with liquid cooling equipment and architectures