OFCI (Data Centers) Procurement Manager

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.

Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.

Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.

Nebius is looking for an OFCI Equipment Procurement Manager – Data Centers to be  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.  
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 
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 
Hyperscale or colocation data center experience 
Knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier standards or equivalent reliability framewo

Technical bid evaluation and compliance management