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Yondr Group · 16 hours ago

OFCI Procurement Manager

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level

Yondr is a global developer and service provider of data centers, seeking an OFCI Procurement Manager to oversee the procurement of owner-furnished equipment for large-scale data center developments. This role involves strategic sourcing, contract management, and collaboration with various teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery of equipment.

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Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of OFCI procurement strategies aligned with project schedules, design maturity, and long term portfolio objectives
Lead end to end RFP execution, including bidder engagement, bid levelling, commercial negotiations, and contract award in accordance with Yondr procurement processes
Drive early procurement actions and framework agreements to secure manufacturing capacity and mitigate long lead equipment and schedule risk
Develop, maintain, and control OFCI equipment lists and procurement schedules throughout the project lifecycle
Actively review specifications and drawings to identify inconsistencies, gaps, or inaccuracies, coordinating resolutions with design, engineering and project stakeholders
Lead procurement of OFCI scopes including, but not limited to: Electrical systems: HV/MV switchgear, generators, transformers, UPS, PDUs, STS, switchboards, and substation related equipment; Mechanical systems: chillers, CRAHs, RTUs, Fan Walls, AHUs, CDUs, liquid and hybrid cooling solutions; Other categories as needed
Establish and manage strategic relationships with OEMs, manufacturers, and integrators
Assess supplier capacity, financial stability, lead times, and production slot availability through Yondr’s Supplier Prequalification Process and market surveys
Work with Commercial and Legal teams to implement Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreements and Master Service Equipment Agreements (MSEA)
Work with Suppliers, OFCI Coordinator/MEP PM/General Contractor to monitor fabrication progress, FWTs, logistics, and delivery milestones
Support supplier performance management including KPIs, SLAs, QBRs, and continuous improvement actions
Drive cost certainty through early engagement, volume leverage, and long-term agreements
Manage commercial terms including payment milestones, change control, warranties, and risk allocation
Support CapEx planning and cash-flow forecasting in collaboration with the Commercial team
Partner with Design, Engineering and Operations to ensure equipment compliance with specifications and standards
Coordinate with Construction teams on logistics, site constraints, installation readiness, and interfaces
Support QA/QC, commissioning, and turnover requirements for OFCI equipment
Maintain procurement schedules, risk registers, and status reporting for project and executive leadership
Proactively identify and mitigate supply-chain and delivery risks, both off-site and on-site
Capture lessons learned and embed best practices into RFPs, procurement processes, procedures, and systems
Ensure compliance with Yondr procurement policy, supplier code of conduct, and ESG objectives

Qualification

OFCI procurementCommercial negotiationVendor relationship managementSupply chain managementEquipment manufacturing processesProject managementRisk managementQA/QC understandingProfessional certificationsCross-functional leadershipStrategic thinkingCommunication skillsTeam mentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated professional experience
Significant experience in OFCI procurement for mission-critical or data center projects
Strong understanding of equipment manufacturing processes and long-lead procurement dynamics
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects within fast paced, schedule driven environments
Established and proven relationships with key OFCI manufacturers

Preferred

Experience with data center developers, hyperscale or large colocation data center programs
Understanding of QA/QC, FWTs, and commissioning processes
Professional certifications (CPSM, PMP, or similar)

Benefits

Support through our benefits, which are inclusive of all backgrounds

Company

Yondr Group

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Yondr Group is a developer, owner operator and service provider of data centers.
dateFounded in 2019
location
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NLD
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.yondrgroup.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$1.05B
Key Investors
International Finance Corporation
2024-12-23Debt Financing· $900M
2024-10-28Acquired
2024-08-20Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Aaron Wangenheim
Chief Executive Officer
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Dave Newitt
Co-founder

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