# Data Center OFE Strategic Sourcing Lead

**Company:** [Anthropic](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/anthropic)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, New York, NY
**Role:** Business Operations
**Salary:** $365k – $1.2M/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Data Center Infrastructure, Generators, Switchgear, Ups Systems, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Crahs, Transformers, Inventory Management, Vendor Management, Commercial Negotiations, Mep Engineering
**Posted:** 2026-05-14

> Leads end-to-end sourcing strategies for data center electrical and mechanical Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE), including negotiations, inventory planning, and supply chain risk management. Requires 7+ years in supply chain/procurement with data center equipment expertise and bachelor's degree.

## Job Description

## Key Responsibilities

- Drive commercial negotiations and Master Purchase Agreements for critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure such as 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 of supply in constrained markets.
- Implement frameworks for ensuring third-party data center partners and general contractors 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 (e.g., lead times for transformers, generators, and switchgear) 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 efficient return, repair, and replacement workflows with OEMs to restore failed equipment quickly.
- Negotiate warranty, startup/commissioning support, and spare parts terms, and track vendor performance.

## Minimum Qualifications

- 7+ years experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement.
- Track record of developing processes for forecasting, planning, and managing data center electrical and mechanical equipment for build-out and/or operations.
- Familiar with data center electrical and mechanical equipment (e.g., generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS, batteries, chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs/CRACs, pumps, CDUs).
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant domain (e.g., electrical/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 (CDUs, dry coolers, manifolds) and battery energy storage systems.
- Leadership and influencing skills.

## Compensation

Annual Salary: $365,000—$1,245,000 USD

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