MEP Procurement Manager - Data Center Construction
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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.
- Extensive experience in MEP procurement, supply chain management, or construction project controls, preferably in mission-critical or data center environments.
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and associated equipment.
- Proven ability to manage complex purchase orders and vendor relationships.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in procurement and inventory management systems.
- Familiarity with RFP processes, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
- Ability to conduct factory inspections and interpret technical specifications.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- PMP or equivalent certification is a plus.
- Ability to work on-site and travel as needed for inspections and coordination.
- Experience implementing process improvements and lean practices in supply chain operations.
- Strong experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
- Programming experience such as SQL, VBA, or Python is required.
- Prior people management experience
- Proven track record of successful procurement and supply chain oversight
- Advanced skills with spreadsheets, charts, and presentations.
- Excellent and professional client facing communication skills
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.*
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