Turner & Townsend is seeking a MEP OFCI Procurement Manager to join our data center team and serve as the primary liaison between the Sourcing team and Construction project teams, overseeing all aspects of Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed (OFCI) mechanical and electrical equipment procurement and delivery. This role requires deep expertise in inventory and purchase order management, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively across construction, engineering, finance, and vendor partners. The position plays a critical role in ensuring timely, cost-effective sourcing and delivery of equipment for large-scale data center projects.
Responsibilities:
- Manage procurement and supply chain for large mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) owner-furnished equipment.
- Administer contracts, review terms and conditions, and ensure compliance.
- Prepare and maintain project procurement plans
- Review and assist with Scope of Work documentation and Single Source Justifications.
- Participate in vendor negotiations.
- Manage RFx processes, including commercial evaluations and pre-bid meetings.
- Process and manage change orders, RFIs, and submittals.
- Implement and improve contract process controls and compliance measures.
- Produce accurate reports for stakeholders and clients.
- Conduct price analysis, cost modeling, and benchmarking to identify competitive pricing.
- Advise on procurement strategies and vendor negotiations for long-lead items.
- Track and manage delivery schedules with project teams to align on project milestones.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including vendor capacity and logistics challenges.
- Coordinate closely with construction teams to ensure procurement timelines support project goals.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes and reporting.
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
- Keep track of supplier capacity and schedule to meet NPI and mass production needs.
- Work with design teams for BoM and routing validation.