# Data Center OFE Strategic Sourcing Lead

**Company:** [Anthropic](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/anthropic)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, New York, NY
**Role:** Revenue Operations
**Salary:** $320k – $320k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Data Center Infrastructure, Generators, Switchgear, Transformers, Ups Systems, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Crahs, Liquid Cooling, Battery Energy Storage, Vendor Negotiation
**Posted:** 2026-08-10

> Leads end-to-end strategic sourcing and procurement for data center electrical and mechanical owner-furnished equipment. The role develops supply, inventory, forecasting, vendor, and commercial strategies while partnering with engineering, construction, finance, and third parties.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Drive commercial negotiations and Master Purchase Agreements for critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including generators, medium- and low-voltage switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs, and pumps.
- Audit partner procurement schedules, ensure optimal allocation, and drive cost efficiency in constrained markets.
- Implement frameworks to ensure third-party data center partners and general contractors adhere to commercial equipment terms and technical specifications.
- Develop global inventory strategies covering warehousing, third-party logistics, buffer stock, and distribution models.
- Monitor global supply chain volatility and execute contingency plans to avoid critical 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 and commissioning support, and spare-parts terms; track vendor performance.

## Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement.
- Experience developing processes for forecasting, planning, and managing data center electrical and mechanical equipment for build-out or operations.
- Familiarity with data center electrical and mechanical equipment, including generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, batteries, chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs/CRACs, pumps, and CDUs.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as electrical or mechanical engineering, construction management, or supply chain, or equivalent practical experience.

## Nice-to-haves
- 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement.
- 5+ years of 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, including CDUs, dry coolers, and manifolds, and battery energy storage systems.
- Leadership and influencing skills.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Annual salary: $320,000–$320,000 USD.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Optional equity donation matching.
- Generous vacation and parental leave.
- Flexible working hours.

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