Data Center OFCI Equipment Procurement Lead

Jobgether; France; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Continuous learning

Ownership of projects

Collaborative culture

AI infrastructure

Data centre tech

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company, seeks an OFCI Equipment Procurement Manager in France to oversee procurement of critical data centre equipment, ensuring reliability and uptime across electrical, mechanical, and control systems. You will coordinate RFQs/RFPs, FAT, and vendor contracts while managing long-lead items and global logistics.

You will work with engineering, construction, and project teams to meet milestones and deliver safe, compliant installations across international

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in technical procurement, engineering, or related field within data centres or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience procuring long-lead OFCI equipment and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of critical electrical power and mechanical cooling systems in data centres.
• Experience with FAT, commissioning, and coordination with engineering, construction, and installation contractors.
• Ability to evaluate specifications, assess vendor compliance, and support complex procurement decisions.
• Experience managing equipment suppliers, manufacturing schedules, and delivery milestones.
• Knowledge of procurement planning, risk management, and long-lead project scheduling.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across international teams.
• Experience in hyperscale or colocation data centres is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Technical Scope and Engineering Coordination: define OFCI scopes with design and construction teams.
• Vendor Selection and Technical Procurement: RFQ/RFPs, bid evaluations, contract negotiations.
• Critical Equipment Procurement: long-lead electrical/mechanical systems procurement.
• Manufacturing, Testing, and Quality Control: monitor schedules, FAT, IST as applicable.
• Logistics and Installation Readiness: international transport, customs, JIT deliveries.
• Schedule, Risk, Interface Management: track critical paths, mitigate supply risks.
• Documentation, Commissioning, and Handover: ensure complete O&M manuals and warranties.

Skills

Technical procurement

Vendor management

Engineering coordination

FAT & commissioning

Supply chain planning

Project scheduling

Stakeholder management

Data centre infra

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company, seeks an OFCI Equipment Procurement Manager in France to oversee procurement of critical data centre equipment, ensuring reliability and uptime across electrical, mechanical, and control systems. You will coordinate RFQs/RFPs, FAT, and vendor contracts while managing long-lead items and global logistics.

You will work with engineering, construction, and project teams to meet milestones and deliver safe, compliant installations across international