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Microsoft · 12 hours ago

Senior Supply Chain Execution Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$117K/yr - $204K/yr

6+ years exp

Microsoft is a leading technology company that powers cloud platforms and services used globally. The Senior Supply Chain Execution Manager will own end-to-end supply chain execution for Air-Gapped Cloud data center construction and infrastructure programs, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and influence sourcing and contracting strategies with data center construction projects

Partner with Construction, Engineering, Cost, and Legal to define contracting models, commercial structures, risk allocation, and negotiation strategies

Lead GC RFPs, bid evaluations, and sourcing decisions, ensuring alignment with AGC execution and compliance requirements

Provide execution-focused input into contract terms to ensure constructability, schedule realism, and change management rigor

Own execution of GC and construction contracts from award through closeout, ensuring compliance with scope, commercial terms, and risk provisions

Serve as the supply chain lead for contract interpretation, administration, and enforcement during active construction

Route and manage original Purchase Orders, contracts, and subsequent Change Orders through approved workflows, ensuring procedural and policy compliance

Monitor the commercial, schedule, and risk impact of change orders and partner cross-functionally to align on mitigation strategies

Drive GC and contractor performance management in accordance with contract requirements, including delivery, quality, safety, and compliance

Track performance against SLAs, milestones, and deliverables and lead escalation and remediation efforts as needed

Lead and/or support supplier governance forums and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), providing execution-focused insights and feedback

Ensure adherence to Microsoft procurement policies, AGC security and compliance requirements, and construction contract terms

Identify execution, commercial, or compliance risks early and drive cross-functional resolution and contingency planning

Support or lead supplier and contractor audits related to contractual and policy compliance

Partner closely with Construction, Engineering, Cost, Legal, Risk, Safety, and Operations to align sourcing strategy and execution decisions

Act as a trusted advisor on GC contracting strategy, execution risk, and supplier performance

Support early engagement on new AGC projects to ensure sourcing and contracting strategies reflect execution realities

Identify opportunities to improve GC sourcing processes, contract governance, and execution workflows

Leverage data analytics to assess GC performance, forecast risk, and drive corrective actions

Partner with IT and analytics teams to improve tools supporting sourcing, contracting, and execution in AGC environments

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementContract NegotiationData Center ExperienceData AnalyticsProject ManagementRisk MitigationChange ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

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

Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate's citizenship will be verified via a valid passport

Preferred

Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 8+ 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 12+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation

OR equivalent experience

Data center supply chain and procurement experience, including sourcing, contracting, and execution support for data center construction, infrastructure, or critical environment programs

Demonstrated experience developing sourcing and contracting strategies with General Contractors, including negotiation and execution oversight

Strong experience negotiating, administering, and executing high-value construction contracts, including General Contractor (GC), EPC, design-build, or major trade agreements

Proven experience managing complex commercial structures, including change orders, claims, escalation management, and risk mitigation on active construction programs

Experience supporting or leading supply chain execution for large-scale capital construction projects, preferably in data center or mission-critical environments

Solid understanding of construction delivery models, contracting approaches, and execution risks typical of hyperscale or mission-critical facilities

Ability to apply financial, analytical, and commercial rigor to construction and supply chain execution decisions

Demonstrated ability to operate independently and influence outcomes across Construction, Engineering, Legal, Cost, and Operations without people-management authority