Procurement Contract Manager - Metro

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Microsoft, our Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) organization powers the infrastructure behind the world’s fastest-growing AI and cloud platforms. The Datacenter Integration (DCI) Procurement team plays a critical role in enabling predictable delivery of capacity across a rapidly expanding global datacenter portfolio. We are seeking an execution-oriented leader to serve as DCI Contract Manager, responsible for developing, negotiating, and executing procurement contracts that support global data center infrastructure (DCI) equipment and services. This role partners with suppliers, lessors, sourcing teams, engineering, cost, legal, and regional delivery teams to translate commercial requirements into clear, executable agreements that protect Microsoft while enabling speed to capacity. Key responsibilities include drafting and negotiating equipment and lessor contracts, ensuring appropriate commercial terms and risk protections, managing contract execution through signature and purchase order readiness, and resolving contractual issues that could impact delivery. The Contract Manager drives contract quality and cycle-time performance, maintains strong controls and documentation, and proactively identifies opportunities to standardize and simplify contracting. Success in this role requires strong commercial judgment, contract negotiation and writing skills, attention to detail, stakeholder management, and the ability to operate with urgency in a complex, high-growth infrastructure environment. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 3+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 4+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operations OR equivalent experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, Law, or a related field , or equivalent practical experience.
3 + years of experience in procurement, sourcing, commercial management, contract management, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating, and executing complex commercial or procurement contracts with suppliers, lessors, contractors, or service providers.
Experience managing commercial terms, pricing, scope, delivery commitments, warranties, payment terms, change management, and contractual risk .
Demonstrated ability to manage contracts from sourcing/award through execution and purchase order readiness .
Experience working cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Engineering, Procurement/Sourcing, and business stakeholders to resolve commercial and contractual issues.
Strong negotiation, written communication, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills , with the ability to manage multiple high-priority contracts in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Experience in data centers, construction, infrastructure, energy, telecom, manufacturing, or other capital-intensive industries .
Experience managing procurement or contracting across multiple projects, metros, or a regional portfolio .
Knowledge of equipment procurement, construction/lease contracting, supplier management, and commercial risk management .
Experience using procurement data, KPIs, and contract performance metrics to identify risks and drive execution.

Responsibilities

Lead drafting, negotiation, and execution of procurement contracts, amendments, SOWs, and commercial agreements for DCI equipment, suppliers, and lessors.
Own the contracting lifecycle from sourcing award through signature and PO readiness.
Ensure agreements accurately reflect negotiated scope, pricing, delivery commitments, payment terms, warranties, remedies, and commercial protections.
Identify and resolve contractual risks while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and controls.
Serve as the primary contracting interface with suppliers and lessors, driving timely resolution of commercial issues, changes, disputes, and contractual commitments.
Partner with Sourcing, Engineering, Cost, Legal, Finance, Planning, and regional delivery teams to align contracts to business requirements and quickly resolve issues that could impact equipment or capacity delivery.
Manage contract pipeline, cycle time, quality, approvals, and documentation.
Drive performance against contracting SLAs and reduce iterations, rework, and execution bottlenecks.
Standardize templates, playbooks, and contracting processes while leveraging data, automation, and AI to improve speed, consistency, and quality.
Prioritize contracts based on business criticality and proactively escalate risks that could delay equipment orders, supplier mobilization, or data center capacity.