Operations Sourcing Manager, Data Center

Anthropic

Operations Sourcing Manager overseeing sourcing operations for data center hardware at Anthropic, negotiating terms and managing supplier performance across various categories.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeCalifornia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $270,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run end-to-end sourcing operations across data center hardware categories
Own operational rhythm with suppliers, including scorecards and reviews
Negotiate commercial terms aligned with deployment plans
Triage supplier issues across programs and drive decisions
Build workflows for benchmarking, quotes, analysis, and reporting
Produce deal memos, reviews, and operational readouts for leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain operations
Operationally rigorous and comfortable owning supplier performance
Ability to move smoothly between different hardware category negotiations
Strong structure in undefined problems under ambiguity
Influence cross-functional partners and align them around shared standards
Clear written communication with actionable artifacts
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits
Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation and parental leave
Flexible working hours
Lovely office space for collaboration

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcingprocurementsupply chain operationsnegotiationbenchmarkingdata analysisreportingsupplier performance managementcommercial terms negotiationworkflow development

Soft Skills

operational rigorproblem-solvinginfluencecommunicationcollaborationdecision-makingadaptabilityleadershiporganizational skillscross-functional alignment