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Data Center Strategic Sourcing Lead

ProcurementProcurementFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 11-50Since 2020H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

$365K - $435K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Data Center Strategic Sourcing Lead

Anthropic

• 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.

Job Requirements

  • 7+ years experience in supply chain management, sourcing and procurement
  • A track record of developing processes for forecasting, planning, and managing data center material for build-out and/or operations.
  • Familiar with data center network and compute hardware (e.g. switches, routers, cables, servers, PDUs, etc).
  • Possess a bachelor's degree in relevant domain or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous vacation and parental leave
  • Flexible working hours

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