Subregional Procurement Contract Manager

Overview 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 AMERs Subregional Procurement Contract Manager, responsible for procurement and contracting execution across an assigned subregion, supporting the delivery of data center infrastructure capacity. The role owns the contracting workstream for DCI equipment, suppliers, and lessors while partnering with regional procurement, sourcing, planning, engineering, construction, cost, and legal teams to ensure commercial agreements and purchase orders are executed in alignment with project milestones. Key responsibilities include drafting, negotiating and overseeing 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 Subregional 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. This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Redmond, WA, Houston, TX , Dallas, TX, Richmond, VA, Phoenix, AZ. Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must ​relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location. This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work. Responsibilities Subregional Procurement Execution: Manage the contracting portfolio across assigned metros/projects, prioritizing activities based on capacity milestones, equipment lead times, and business criticality. Contract Development & Execution: Lead drafting, negotiation, and execution of supplier and lessor contracts, amendments, SOWs, and commercial agreements from sourcing award through signature and PO readiness. Commercial & Risk Management: Ensure contracts accurately reflect scope, pricing, delivery commitments, payment terms, warranties, remedies, and appropriate commercial protections. Supplier & Lessor Engagement: Serve as a key commercial interface with suppliers and lessors, driving closure of contractual issues and commitments that could impact project delivery. Cross-Functional Delivery: Partner with Planning, Engineering, Cost, Legal, Sourcing, Construction, and regional stakeholders to resolve commercial and contracting issues and maintain project schedules. Performance & Governance: Manage contract pipeline, cycle time, quality, approvals, and documentation while driving performance against contract SLA, PO attainment, and quality expectations. Risk & Escalation: Proactively identify contracting and supplier risks to capacity delivery, develop mitigation plans, and escalate critical issues requiring leadership intervention. Qualifications Required Qualifications Master'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 operation OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 6+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR equivalent experience. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Law, or related field , or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, commercial or contract management. Demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating, and executing complex supplier or commercial contracts . Experience managing commercial terms, risk, scope, pricing, and delivery commitments through contract execution. Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and written communication skills in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Experience supporting multiple projects or a geographic portfolio in a fast-paced, capital-intensive environment. Other Requirements 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. Preferred Qualifications 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 . Demonstrated ability to manage complex negotiations and resolve supplier, schedule, and commercial issues that impact project delivery. Experience using procurement data, KPIs, and contract performance metrics to identify risks and drive execution. Strong ability to operate in a high-growth, cross-functional environment with competing priorities and tight delivery timelines. #COICareers #EPCCareers #DCDCareers Sourcing and Category Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97,600 - $188,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $125,000 - $206,400 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay Sourcing and Category Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116,900 - $203,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $148,400 - $222,600 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.