Manager / Team Leader

In this role, you will drive procurement and supplier management for Microsoft’s Global Supply Chain, supporting multi-year, multi-disciplinary datacenter projects. You collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, timely delivery and to optimize value from suppliers. You will manage contracts, change orders, and supplier performance while mitigating risks and maintaining governance. This is a hands-on, impact-oriented position in a global, innovation-driven environment.

- relocation support
- open to candidates within 50 miles of Milan/Madrid
- career growth opportunities
- equal opportunity employer
- Ensure SLA-compliant deliverables and timely communications with stakeholders; propose contingency actions as needed
- Manage policy compliance and remediation of sourcing issues; adapt policy to mitigate risk
- Oversee supplier scorecards, audits, and governance to drive consistent delivery and changes
- Route and manage contracts and change orders; identify risks and resolve/escalate issues
- Oversee purchase orders and change orders; resolve pricing issues and ensure PO conformance
- Develop and manage sourcing strategies,



supplier relationships, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally on supplier engagement, governance, and long-term value creation
- Define and execute procurement strategies for complex purchasing categories and projects
- Lead cross-functional engagement with Legal and Global Procurement to negotiate Master Contract terms
- Benchmark and leverage market intelligence to optimize supplier value and continuity of supply
- Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field with proven experience in data analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, or operations
- Ability to meet Microsoft security screening requirements including cloud background check
- Experience in end-to-end sourcing, contract and price negotiation, and supplier performance management

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📌 Procurement Manager (Milano)
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📍 Milano