OFCI (Data Centers) Procurement Manager

About Nebius: 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. The role 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. 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 leadersh