Contract Manager – OFCI Procurement (Data Centers)
The role
Contract Manager – OFCI Procurement is responsible for the commercial strategy, negotiation, and administration of OFCI equipment contracts for data center projects. The role focuses on protecting the owner’s commercial position across high-value, long-lead equipment packages while ensuring contractual alignment with project schedule, delivery milestones, and risk allocation.
The position partners closely with procurement, legal, finance, and project teams to manage supplier contracts from tender through close-out.
Your responsibilities will include:
Commercial Strategy & Contract Formation
Develop commercial and contractual strategies for OFCI equipment packages
Lead commercial negotiations with equipment suppliers and manufacturers
Draft, review, and finalize supply agreements, purchase orders, and amendments
Ensure clear allocation of risk related to delivery, performance, escalation, and force majeure
Align contract structures with project cash flow and financing requirements
Pricing, Payments & Cost Control
Negotiate pricing models, payment milestones, retention, and security instruments
Manage price escalation, indexation, currency exposure, and tax considerations
Support cost forecasting, cash flow planning, and budget compliance
Review and approve supplier invoices and payment applications
Risk, Claims & Change Management
Define and enforce liquidated damages, delay remedies, and performance guarantees
Manage contract variations, change orders, and commercial impacts
Support claims avoidance and resolution with suppliers
Coordinate dispute resolution activities where required
Contract Administration & Governance
Administer OFCI contracts throughout engineering, manufacturing, and delivery phases
Issue contractual notices, correspondence, and approvals in line with contract terms
Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and approval authorities
Maintain accurate and auditable contract records
Supplier & Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary commercial interface with OFCI equipment vendors
Support procurement and project teams during bid evaluations and award decisions
Coordinate with legal, finance, tax, and insurance stakeholders
Participate in supplier performance reviews and escalation meetings
Schedule & Delivery Alignment
Monitor contractual delivery milestones and long-lead commitments
Support mitigation strategies for supplier delays or capacity constraints
Ensure commercial alignment between OFCI supply contracts and installation contractors
Closeout & Final Accounts
Manage contract closeout, final settlements, and release of securities
Ensure contractual delivery of warranties, guarantees, and documentation
Support transition from project execution to operations
We expect you to have:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in contract or commercial management on capital projects
Strong experience with supplier negotiations and contract administration
Proven track record managing high-value, long-lead equipment contracts
Experience in data center or mission-critical infrastructure projects
Experience with NetSuite and procurement workflow tools — PR/PO lifecycle, vendor setup, item/category master data
Comfortable working with large procurement datasets and reconciling figures across multiple systems (ERP vs procurement tool vs vendor records)
It will be an added bonus if you have:
Experience with international procurement and multi-currency contracts
Familiarity with standard contract forms (FIDIC or equivalent)
Exposure to large-scale, owner-led or EPCM project models
Competencies & Behavioral Traits:
Commercial negotiation and risk allocation
Contract drafting and administration
Cost control and cash flow management
Claims and change management
Strong stakeholder communication