Equipment Procurement Manager – Data Centers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Europe.

📋 Description

• The OFCI Equipment Procurement Manager for Data Centers is accountable for the technical and commercial procurement of Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed (OFCI) equipment intended for mission-critical data center facilities.

• This role guarantees that long-lead, high-reliability power and cooling equipment satisfies rigorous performance, redundancy, and availability standards while synchronizing procurement timelines with construction, commissioning, and go-live objectives.

• This position reports directly to the Procurement Manager EU Team Lead and operates remotely, supporting geographically diverse projects for the organization.

• Collaborate with data center design, engineering, and construction teams to define the scope of OFCI equipment.

• Review and verify technical specifications, single-line diagrams, layouts, and equipment datasheets in partnership with data center design, engineering, and construction teams.

• Ensure adherence to data center design standards, including Tier levels, redundancy, fault tolerance, and uptime objectives.

• Oversee technical clarifications, deviations, and vendor compliance documentation.

• Issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for essential data center infrastructure equipment.

• Lead technical and commercial bid assessments in collaboration with engineering stakeholders.

• Organize vendor technical interviews and design alignment workshops.

• Negotiate contracts that encompass performance guarantees, availability, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) requirements, delivery timelines, and warranties.

• Manage the procurement and delivery of long-lead, mission-critical equipment, including electrical and mechanical systems.

• Supervise vendor engineering, manufacturing, and testing schedules.

• Develop logistics strategies for oversized and critical equipment while coordinating international shipping and customs clearance.

• Monitor long-lead items and procurement efforts on the project's critical path, identifying and mitigating potential risks.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study (such as Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, etc.) or an equivalent combination of experience and technical training.

• Over 5 years of experience in technical procurement or engineering related to data centers or mission-critical facilities.

• Demonstrated experience in procuring long-lead, high-reliability OFCI equipment.

• Strong comprehension of critical power and cooling systems.

• Experience with Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), commissioning, and contractor coordination.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional advancement within Nebius.

• Flexible working arrangements available.

• A vibrant and collaborative work environment that encourages initiative and innovation.