OFCI Equipment Procurement Manager

Nebius

3h • Remote

About The Position

The OFCI Procurement Manager – Data Centers is responsible for the technical and commercial procurement of Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed (OFCI) equipment for mission-critical data center facilities. The role ensures that long-lead, high-reliability power and cooling equipment meets stringent performance, redundancy, and availability requirements while aligning procurement schedules with construction, commissioning, and go-live milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study, (i.e. Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, etc.) or equivalent combination of experience and technical training.
• 5+ years of experience in technical procurement or engineering for data centers or mission-critical facilities
• Proven experience procuring long-lead, high-reliability OFCI equipment
• Strong understanding of critical power and cooling systems
• Experience with FATs, commissioning, and contractor coordination

Nice To Haves

• Hyperscale or colocation data center experience
• Knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier standards or equivalent reliability frameworks
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE, and local codes

Responsibilities

• Define OFCI equipment scope in collaboration with data center design, engineering, and construction teams
• Review and validate technical specifications, single-line diagrams, layouts, and equipment datasheets with data center design, engineering, and construction teams
• Ensure compliance with data center design criteria (Tier levels, redundancy, fault tolerance, uptime targets)
• Manage technical clarifications, deviations, and vendor compliance matrices
• Issue RFQs/RFPs for critical data center infrastructure equipment
• Lead technical and commercial bid evaluations with engineering stakeholders
• Conduct vendor technical interviews and design alignment workshops
• Negotiate contracts covering performance guarantees, availability, FAT requirements, delivery milestones, and warranties
• Manage procurement and delivery of long-lead, mission-critical equipment, including: Electrical: generators, medium- and low-voltage switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, PDUs, busways; Mechanical: chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, heat exchangers; Controls & Monitoring: BMS, EPMS, SCADA, protection and control systems
• Monitor vendor engineering, manufacturing, and testing schedules
• Review vendor drawings, protection studies, and control logic
• Coordinate and participate in FATs, integrated systems testing (where applicable), and inspections
• Manage non-conformances, corrective actions, and technical change control
• Develop logistics strategies for oversized and critical equipment
• Coordinate international shipping, customs clearance, and just-in-time delivery
• Ensure equipment preservation, storage, and environmental controls on site
• Support installation readiness reviews and contractor handover
• Track long-lead items and procurement activities on the project critical path
• Identify and mitigate risks related to capacity, lead times, factory constraints, and supply chain disruptions
• Coordinate interfaces between OFCI equipment and contractor-installed systems
• Provide detailed procurement and risk reporting to project leadership
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of as-built documentation, O&M manuals, and warranties
• Support commissioning, IST, and turnover to operations teams
• Close out OFCI packages in accordance with data center operational requirements

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• Up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.
• 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Up to $85/month for mobile and internet.
• Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth within Nebius.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment that values initiative and innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees