Join Microsoft's Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) team as a Campus Contracts Manager, playing a pivotal role in building the network that powers the world's largest online services. This position focuses on sourcing and contracting for the successful delivery of Microsoft Datacenter projects in Hyderabad and Pune. You'll be instrumental in establishing a robust supply chain to meet the cloud's growing demands, supporting complex, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects.

This site-based role requires a strong strategic thinker with a deep understanding of procurement and contract management within the construction and data center industries. You will drive innovation, optimize costs, and ensure continuity of supply through effective supplier partnerships and negotiation.

Develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies for complex construction and purchasing initiatives, focusing on cost optimization and supply continuity. Lead the integration of business specifications into RFI/RFP processes and manage supplier evaluation. Drive contract and price negotiations, ensuring alignment with cross-functional teams. Apply end-to-end procurement process understanding to impact business outcomes and lead decision-making for workstream processes. Ensure policy adherence and collaborate with senior stakeholders to standardize supply chain requests. Oversee purchase order execution and manage the impact of change orders, driving supplier performance. Develop negotiation strategies and facilitate early engagement with leadership. Train external stakeholders to enhance supplier performance.

A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Management, Supply Chain, or a related field, coupled with 8+ years of experience in Construction Project Management, Supply Chain, and Operations is essential. Extensive experience in sourcing, procurement, and contract execution management for large, complex construction and capital projects is a must. A strong commercial understanding and proven negotiation experience with General Civil Contractors and similar trade contractors are required. Familiarity with the data center industry or mission-critical environments, and experience managing various project delivery methods, along with the ability to collaborate on risk assessment and contracting approaches, are critical. Knowledge of industry standards like FIDIC, AIA, CSI, AACEI, SCEA, or RICS is advantageous.