Strategic Sourcing Leader, Contracts

Microsoft

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$116,900–$203,600 / yr
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10 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 28, 2027

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TL;DR · Strategic Sourcing Leader, Contracts

Strategic Sourcing Leader - Contracts The Strategic Sourcing Leader - Contracts joins the Global Supply Chain team within Cloud Operations and Innovation to manage complex, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. This role focuses on developing sourcing strategies and leading special projects for brownfield sites in the data center space. The successful candidate will lead contract and price negotiations for purchasing categories, manage contractual relationships with existing and new contractors, and oversee GC, Cx, and AE service contracts. Key responsibilities include risk mitigation, budget management, and ensuring compliance with commissioning standards like ASHRAE and NETA. Essential skills include negotiation expertise using BATNA methodologies, proficiency in contract management software, and the ability to build PBI reports. The role addresses the challenge of managing large-scale construction projects while ensuring high-quality outcomes across the entire lifecycle of complex infrastructure contracts.

What you'll do

  • Lead contract and price negotiations for multiple purchasing categories to ensure capacity and strategic business needs are met.
  • Develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies for complex projects while identifying long-term cost reduction opportunities.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of GC, Cx, and AE contracts including drafting, negotiation, and compliance monitoring.
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with contract formation and execution to safeguard project objectives.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to assess capacity and develop new partnerships for the region.
  • Monitor and control project budgets while managing change orders and providing variance analysis reports.
  • Oversee commissioning activities to ensure systems are started according to the Commissioning Plan of Record.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of contracts, amendments, and correspondence while providing regular performance updates to stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance, or a related field.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations with a Bachelor's degree.
  • 5+ years of experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations with a Master's degree.
  • 10+ years of experience in Project Contract Management for large complex projects.
  • Expertise in GC and AE contracts with a proven track record of delivering complex projects.
  • Proven experience negotiating various large-scale construction contract types including GMP, Stipulated Sum, Unit Rate, T&M, and Incentive Fees.
  • Familiarity with commissioning standards (ASHRAE, NETA) and building codes.

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