Contracts Manager

We are looking to fill the role of Campus Contract Manager to lead the procurement and contracts management of data center build projects in the Cologne region of Germany, as we continue to develop our build program across the Europe Middle East Africa (EMEA) region.   Within CO+I, the Contracts Management team is responsible for establishing a construction services supply chain that can meet and deliver services to support the ever-growing growth of the Cloud and our customers. We support a portfolio of complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-billion, multi-year datacenter construction projects.    Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud.  We are responsible for delivering over 200 Microsoft web portals, Live and Online Services around the world including infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. “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.”     Responsibilities Lead procurement planning and sourcing strategies to support project delivery, budget, and schedule objectives. Develop and execute negotiation strategies, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve optimal commercial outcomes. Manage supplier selection, onboarding, and performance to ensure alignment with business and project goals. Lead the negotiation, execution, and administration of contracts, applying industry best practices and Microsoft contracting requirements. Oversee contract performance, including supplier compliance, changes, claims, notices, and corrective actions as the contract subject matter expert. Drive project execution by ensuring goods and services are delivered on time, within specification, and with effective risk management. Champion continuous improvement through process simplification, automation, data analytics, and adoption of digital procurement tools.

Qualifications Required Qualifications Master's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field AND proven years of experience in Commercial / Contractual Construction Role OR Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying,  Engineering, Supply Chain or related field AND proven years of experience in Commercial / Contractual Construction Role OR equivalent experience. Background Check 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 upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.   #COICareers | #EPCCareers | #DCDCareers Sourcing and Category Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across Finland is € 87,000.00 - € 143,200.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/finland-corporate-pay.html Sourcing and Category Management IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across Finland is € 105,700.00 - € 201,500.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/finland-corporate-pay.html This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing