Strategic Sourcing Lead - Data Center Network

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AnthropicAI Systems

Remote-Friendly, United StatesFull-TimeLead

Salary365,000 - 435,000 USD per year

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Experience: 7+ years of experience

Requirements

7+ years of experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement.
Track record of developing processes for forecasting, planning, and managing network material and connectivity for data center build-out and/or operations.
Familiar with data center networking hardware and connectivity (e.g., switches, routers, optics/transceivers, structured cabling, dark fiber, transit, peering).
Bachelor's degree in a relevant domain or equivalent practical experience.
10+ years of experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement (bonus).
5+ years of experience sourcing data center network infrastructure (bonus).
Experience working with network OEMs, integrators, optics suppliers, and carriers (bonus).
Experience working on large-scale network build-out programs (greenfield data center networks, DCI expansion, etc.) (bonus).
Leadership and influencing skills (bonus).

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.

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