Linesight · 16 hours ago
OFCI Procurement Lead
Linesight is a highly successful global project and cost management consultancy. As the OFCI Procurement Lead, you will serve as the owner’s representative for Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed equipment, managing procurement strategies and vendor relationships to ensure project success.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary owner-side point of contact for all OFCI procurement activities, acting as a strategic partner to the client’s procurement, design, cost, and construction teams
Lead prequalification, vetting, and shortlisting of OFCI vendors (e.g., electrical, mechanical, controls, IT, and commissioning-related systems)
Develop and manage OFCI procurement strategies, including early-buy recommendations for long-lead equipment to protect schedule and cost certainty
Lead commercial and contractual negotiations for OFCI packages, including pricing, payment milestones, lead times, warranties, and risk allocation
Manage contract development, execution, and administration for OFCI vendors with strict attention to scope definition, interfaces, and order of precedence
Partner with the client to define and implement pre-order guidelines for OFCI materials and service packages aligned with design maturity and construction sequencing
Coordinate closely with design teams, GCs, and commissioning agents to ensure OFCI scopes are fully integrated with IFC drawings, specifications, and installation responsibilities
Oversee vendor onboarding, logistics planning, delivery tracking, and site interface coordination for contractor-installed OFCI equipment
Lead and facilitate OFCI coordination meetings, providing clear reporting on cost, lead times, risk, submittals, and delivery status through dashboards and trackers
Identify and manage procurement-related risks (lead times, supply chain constraints, interface gaps, scope overlaps) and proactively drive mitigation plans
Develop, implement, and continuously improve OFCI supply chain strategies across regional and global programs
Maintain procurement reporting dashboards and track cost performance against budgets
Apply market expertise to drive innovation and best practices in OFCI sourcing, contracting, and vendor management
Mentor and support junior team members, providing guidance on OFCI procurement processes, vendor management, and owner-side best practices
Qualification
Required
Have grown your procurement experience over the last 10 years with increasing levels of leadership
Proven experience managing OFCI packages (e.g., generators, Transformers, UPS systems, switchgears, chillers, UPS CRAH, PDU, STS, Busways and Fanwalls)
Have experience in a construction environment within the mission critical, data center, pharmaceutical/medical device sectors or from an EPC background in the oil and gas sector
Have a degree in a procurement or supply chain management related discipline
Have a CIPS certification or are on the path to complete it. We can help
Have strong problem-solving skills and a commercial mindset to build balanced solutions and recommendations
Thrive on building positive relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun
Are an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing
Company
Linesight
Linesight delivers professional management support and consultancy services for the global construction industry.
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Funding
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unknown2021-10-18Acquired
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