The role

The OFCI Equipment 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.

This position reports to the Procurement Manager EU Team Lead and is a remote position serving the geographically distributed projects for the company. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

Technical Scope & Engineering Coordination

• 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

Vendor Selection & Technical Procurement

• 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

Critical Equipment Oversight

• 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

Manufacturing, FAT & Quality Control

• 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

Logistics, Site Delivery & Installation Readiness

• 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

Schedule, Risk & Interface Management

• 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

Documentation, Commissioning & Handover

• • 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

We expect you to have: 

• 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

It will be an added bonus if you have: 

• 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 

The role

The Expeditor is a hands-on role that is responsible for smooth and timely logistics flow of OFCI materials, goods, and information within Nebius supply chain and production process. The expeditor will coordinate delivery of goods between suppliers, vendors, and internal departments, preventing delays and maintaining project schedules. The successful candidate for this position will have hands-on experience in the logistics space with shipping owner furnished critical components for infrastructure. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Monitor and track orders, shipments, and production schedules. 
• Follow up with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Identify and resolve delays or supply chain issues. 
• Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, and production teams. 
• Maintain accurate records of orders, deliveries, and inventory status. 
• Expedite urgent orders and prioritize critical shipments. 
• Communicate status updates to management and stakeholders. 
• Ensure compliance with company policies and delivery requirements.
• Review and approve supplier invoices and payment applications.

We expect you to have: 

• Diploma or degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related experience
• Experience in expediting, procurement, or logistics (preferred) 
• Strong organizational and time-management skills 
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities 
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills 
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask 
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/logistics systems Preferred qualifications
• Experience with international procurement and multi-currency contracts
• Familiarity with standard contract forms (FIDIC or equivalent)
• Exposure to large-scale, owner-led or EPCM project models

It will be an added bonus if you have: 

• In Depth knowledge of local legislation / standards re movement of goods / equipment in North America 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines 
• Negotiation and follow-up skills 
• Analytical thinking 
• Team collaboration 
• Customer and service orientation

We offer competitive salaries, ranging from 119k - 179k OTE (On Target Earnings) based on your experience.

The Role:

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.

This position reports to the Procurement Manager US Team Lead and is a remote position serving the geographically distributed projects for the company. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

Technical Scope & Engineering Coordination

• 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

Vendor Selection & Technical Procurement

• 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

Critical Equipment Oversight

• 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

Manufacturing, FAT & Quality Control

• 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

Logistics, Site Delivery & Installation Readiness

• 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

Schedule, Risk & Interface Management

• 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

Documentation, Commissioning & Handover

• 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

We expect you to have: 

• 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

 It will be an added bonus if you have:  

• 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