We are hiring a Strategic Sourcing Lead to drive development and execution of procurement strategies for the network infrastructure that powers Anthropic's data centers. In this role, you will own end-to-end sourcing for the full network stack , switching and routing platforms, optics and transceivers, structured cabling and fiber, and long-haul connectivity (dark fiber, IP transit, DCI).
You will partner closely with network engineering, capacity planning, and third-party vendors to ensure hardware and bandwidth availability, establish strategic vendor relationships, and negotiate commercial agreements. As the sourcing lead for Anthropic's network footprint, you will play a critical role in helping us achieve our ambitious scaling goals.
Responsibilities:
- Drive commercial negotiations and Master Service Agreements with network OEMs (switching/routing platforms, optical equipment, network appliances) and connectivity providers (carriers, dark fiber operators, IP transit and peering partners).
- Audit network OEM and carrier procurement schedules, ensure optimal allocation, and drive cost efficiency of supply in constrained markets (especially high-demand items like 400G/800G optics and high-radix switches).
- Implement frameworks to ensure third-party data center and network partners adhere to commercial terms and technical specifications.
- Develop a global inventory strategy for network gear and optics , including warehousing, third-party logistics, buffer stock, and regional distribution , to accelerate time-to-deployment and improve availability.
- Proactively monitor global network supply chain volatility (silicon shortages, optics lead times, fiber availability) and execute contingency plans to avoid critical project delays.
- Translate network architecture roadmaps into equipment and connectivity forecasts and procurement pipelines.
- Partner with Finance to optimize network inventory strategy and capex planning.
- Establish efficient return and replacement (RMA) workflows with network vendors to restore failed equipment quickly.
- Negotiate warranty and SLA terms and track vendor performance on RMA execution and circuit delivery.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement.
- A track record of developing processes for forecasting, planning, and managing network material and connectivity for data center build-out and/or operations.
- Familiarity with data center networking hardware and connectivity (e.g., switches, routers, optics/transceivers, structured cabling, dark fiber, transit, peering).
- Possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant domain or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement.
- 5+ years of experience sourcing data center network infrastructure.
- Experience working with network OEMs, integrators, optics suppliers, and carriers.
- Experience working on large-scale network build-out programs (greenfield data center networks, DCI expansion, etc.).
- Leadership and influencing skills.
Salary:
The annual compensation range for this role is $365,000-$435,000 USD.
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