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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Infrastructure Compute Procurement - **Company:** Anthropic Limited - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $300,000.0 - $360,000.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Data Centers, Data Migration, Networking Hardware, Software Tools, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Google Cloud, High Performance Computing, Network Server, Workday - **Published:** May 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9b18d285f91167a7 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Trade compliance?, * Deep domain knowledge of compute infrastructure components: servers, GPUs/TPUs, networking equipment, storage, racks, power distribution, and cooling infrastructure * Experience managing capital-intensive procurement portfolios (multi $B+) including negotiation, category strategy, and vendor consolidation * Strong understanding of procure-to-pay processes, purchase order governance, and asset lifecycle management * Experience operating in SOX-compliant environments with understanding of ITGCs, ICFR, and financial control frameworks * Experience with international procurement operations including entity structuring, customs/export controls, VAT/GST recovery, and cross-border logistics * Proven track record of process improvement, systems implementation, and workflow automation in high-growth environments * Familiarity with data center colocation agreements and equipment financing structures (lease administration / ASC 842 exposure a plus, not required) * Leadership and systems design influencing skills., * 12+ years of procurement experience with a minimum of 5 years in compute infrastructure, data center operations, or hyperscale supply chain * 8+ years of people management experience, with demonstrated ability to build and scale teams during periods of rapid organizational growth * Experience at hyperscale infrastructure companies (CoreWeave, Equinix, AWS, GCP, Azure, NVIDIA) or other frontier AI/ML companies * Direct experience standing up procurement entities (buy/sell structures, intercompany frameworks) for tax optimization * Experience implementing asset lifecycle management or ERP systems in infrastructure contexts * Background in supply chain for semiconductor, networking, or high-performance computing components * Experience with procurement platforms such as Zip and Workday * Experience using AI tools (including Claude) to automate procurement workflows * Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, Business, or Engineering, Minimum education: Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience Required field of study: A field relevant to the role as demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience Minimum years of experience: Years of experience required will correlate with the internal job level requirements for the position Location-based hybrid policy: Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. However, some roles may require more time in our offices. ## Description Supplier Strategy & Cost Optimization * Own key supplier relationships across compute hardware (networking, storage, racks, power infrastructure) and negotiate pricing frameworks, and volume commitments * Establish playbooks and sourcing strategies for hyperscale infrastructure procurement * Drive material savings through partnering with strategic sourcing teams within the Data Center Design and Ops teams, vendor consolidation, and commercial optimization across a multi-billion dollar spend portfolio * Support contract negotiations and understand the liabilities and obligations with compute vendors Data Center Entity Operationalization * Operationalize new entity for tax-optimized procurement of data center and infrastructure equipment * Stand up international procurement operations as local entities are formed. Manage vendor contracting party transitions, contract novation/repapering, local vendor onboarding, KYC, and VAT/GST registration * Partner with Tax and Legal on entity structure decisions, ensuring procurement workflows align with the interim-to-permanent entity transition framework Asset Lifecycle Management * Serve as Procurement's DRI on ALM implementation (Steerco and OpCo), owning the Asset Taxonomy and Zip/Three-Way Match workstreams and implementing with the business Drive PO data remediation (unit price, quantity, MPN) and configure PO item types to enable automated three-way match (PO receipt * invoice) at serial-number granularity * Enforce ASN compliance as a contractual condition on all new POs; standardize shipping terms across vendor contracts * Ensure procurement controls meet all audit requirements Data Center Expansion & Operations * Lead finance procurement operations for domestic data center sites and international expansion, managing concurrent buildouts with developers and partner operators * Manage BOM-to-PO reconciliation, equipment logistics, shipping coordination, and delivery tracking across all active sites * Build and maintain interim reconciliation workbooks and dashboards to provide Finance, Legal, and Security with complete procurement visibility until systems are fully operationalized Lease Administration * Hire and lead a dedicated Lease Admin Lead; own the build-out of the lease administration function (people, process, and systems) * Own implementation of the lease administration platform, partnering with Infra/Workplace, Finance, and Accounting on configuration, data migration, and operational workflows; ensure upstream lease data accuracy (abstraction, system data hygiene) * Ensure critical dates (renewals, options, notices) are tracked and routed to the appropriate stakeholders; decision rights on renewals and options remain with Infra/Workplace * Oversee reconciliations and landlord billing audits * Oversee landlord billing operations and payment escalations, with the commercial landlord relationship owned by Infra/Workplace Team Building & Process Excellence * Build, hire, and lead the Infrastructure Compute Procurement team, defining roles spanning supplier strategy, compute operations, international procurement, and systems and project management * Design and implement scalable operating models, DRI/RACI frameworks, and governance structures for cross-functional handoffs between Procurement, DC Operations, Accounting, and FinSys * Embed Claude into key procurement workflows (intake, vendor onboarding, PO management, reconciliation, reporting) to reduce manual effort and improve cycle times ## Related Videos - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Cloud Run- the rise of serverless and containerization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/106-cloud-run-the-rise-of-serverless-and-containerization) ## Related Articles - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)