OFCI Equipment Procurement Manager Data Centers in Germany at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a OFCI Equipment Procurement Manager Data Centers in Germany.
This role sits at the intersection of engineering, procurement, and large-scale infrastructure delivery within hyperscale data center environments. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement of Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed (OFCI) equipment that powers mission-critical facilities, ensuring performance, reliability, and alignment with complex construction timelines. Acting as a key interface between engineering, vendors, and construction teams, you will help shape the technical definition, selection, and delivery of critical power and cooling systems. The role requires strong technical understanding combined with commercial negotiation expertise to secure high-value equipment under strict performance standards. You will oversee long-lead manufacturing, testing, logistics, and installation readiness in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment. This is a high-impact position where precision, coordination, and risk management directly influence data center uptime and scalability.
- Define and manage OFCI equipment scope in collaboration with engineering, design, and construction teams for data center projects
- Review and validate technical specifications, layouts, and compliance with Tier, redundancy, and uptime requirements
- Lead RFQ/RFP processes, including vendor evaluation, technical comparisons, and commercial assessments
- Negotiate contracts covering performance guarantees, delivery schedules, warranties, and testing requirements
- Oversee procurement of critical electrical and mechanical systems such as UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, cooling systems, and control systems
- Coordinate factory inspections, FATs, quality assurance activities, and resolution of technical non-conformities
- Manage logistics planning, international shipping, customs coordination, and site delivery readiness
- Track procurement progress, manage risks, and ensure alignment with critical project timelines and dependencies
- Support commissioning activities, documentation handover, and final equipment acceptance into operations
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, supply chain, business, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, engineering, or project delivery within data centers or mission-critical infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of critical power, cooling, and building management systems
- Proven experience managing long-lead equipment procurement and vendor relationships
- Familiarity with FAT processes, commissioning activities, and construction coordination
- Strong understanding of technical documentation, specifications, and compliance requirements
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in complex, multi-stakeholder, international project environments
- Strong analytical mindset with a focus on risk identification and mitigation
- Experience with industry standards such as IEC, IEEE, NFPA, ASHRAE is a plus
- Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible remote working arrangements
- Opportunities for career development in cutting-edge data center infrastructure projects
- Exposure to large-scale hyperscale and mission-critical environments
- Collaborative, international working culture focused on innovation and engineering excellence
- Work on advanced technologies supporting AI-driven cloud infrastructure
- Strong focus on professional growth and technical expertise development