[Hiring] Senior OFCI Equipment Procurement Specialist @Nebius

Role Description

The Senior OFCI Equipment Procurement Specialist Data Centers is responsible for supporting 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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Technical Scope & Engineering Coordination Support:
  • Support 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.
  • Ensure compliance with data center design criteria (Tier levels, redundancy, fault tolerance, uptime targets).
  • Support the OFCI Procurement Manager with technical clarifications, deviations, and vendor compliance matrices.
• Vendor Selection & Technical Procurement:
  • Issue RFQs/RFPs for critical data center infrastructure equipment.
  • Support the OFCI Procurement Manager with 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:
  • Support 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 Support:
  • Support 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Competencies

• Technical bid evaluation and compliance management.
• Critical equipment vendor management.
• Manufacturing and quality oversight.
• Schedule and risk control for long-lead items.
• Strong cross-functional communication.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Career growth and learning opportunities.
• Flexibility and ownership.
• Collaborative and innovative culture.
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects.
• International environment and talented teams.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire. If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.