Supply Chain Lead, Data Center Infrastructure

Supply Chain Lead, Data Center Infrastructure

Remote-Friendly (Travel-Required) | San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA | New York City, NY

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.

Anthropic is rapidly scaling our compute infrastructure to support the development of safe and beneficial AI systems. We're looking for a Supply Chain Lead to build and lead our data center infrastructure supply chain function from the ground up. This role is critical to ensuring we can secure the mechanical, electrical, and structural materials needed to build world-class data centers—on time and at competitive prices.

You'll be responsible for developing a comprehensive supply chain strategy for MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) equipment, steel, and other long‑lead items that enable our data center construction programs. This is not a role for managing an existing playbook—you’ll be creating the strategy, processes, and vendor relationships that will support Anthropic's infrastructure growth for years to come.

This individual contributor role reports to the Head of Data Center Infrastructure and operates with significant autonomy.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy for data center infrastructure, including MEP equipment, steel, structural components, and other long‑lead materials (excluding IT equipment)
• Partner with internal stakeholders to translate demand forecasts into forward‑looking procurement requirements and supply chain plans
• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand future design criteria and anticipate material and equipment needs for upcoming builds
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new vendors, assessing their capabilities, capacity, financial stability, and ability to deliver on schedule
• Build relationships with key suppliers to secure favorable allocation and priority during periods of constrained supply
• Negotiate contracts and pricing structures that balance cost, quality, and supply security
• Build programs that enable construction partners to secure equipment at competitive prices while meeting aggressive delivery timelines
• Oversee construction partners' own procurement plans to avoid risk
• Define procurement quality requirements and hold construction partners accountable end‑to‑end — from engineering specification approval prior to order commitment through appropriate acceptance verification (e.g., FAT or quality inspections) at delivery
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to address supply chain disruptions, single‑source dependencies, and market volatility
• Create and maintain visibility into supply chain performance through metrics, dashboards, and reporting
• Stay current on market conditions, lead times, and emerging technologies relevant to data center construction

• Have 8-12 years of experience in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, or procurement, with significant experience in data center, industrial construction, or infrastructure projects
• Have experience procuring MEP equipment (generators, switch gear, cooling systems, etc.), structural steel, or other long‑lead construction materials
• Have built supply chain programs or functions from scratch, rather than solely operating within established frameworks
• Can work effectively with internal demand forecasts and translate them into actionable procurement strategies
• Have strong vendor evaluation and negotiation skills, with a track record of securing favorable terms and reliable supply
• Are comfortable working autonomously and making strategic decisions with limited precedent
• Can communicate effectively with technical teams (engineering) and business stakeholders alike
• Are highly organized and can manage multiple work streams across different stages of development
• Thrive in fast‑paced environments where priorities evolve and require adaptability

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