Sr. Procurement Manager Skidding & Modularization

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) organization is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.
The Equipment Sourcing & Procurement Manager for Skidding & Modularization is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for pre-assembled, skid-mounted, and modular data center infrastructure systems. This role ensures continuity of supply, cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk mitigation to support the delivery of modular and skidded electrical and mechanical systems across hyperscale data center programs.
The position partners closely with Engineering, Category Management, Construction, Capacity Planning, & Finance to forecast demand, negotiate project level agreements, manage vendor relationships, and ensure the timely delivery of factory-built, site-ready equipment packages to data center sites across the Americas.
“This role is located in Boydton, VA; Ashburn, VA; Columbus, OH; San Antonio, TX; Redmond, WA or Remote. 

This role is eligible for remote or hybrid work of 3 days minimum per week if located within 50 miles of Boydton, VA; Ashburn, VA; Columbus, OH; San Antonio, TX; Redmond, WA

Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Develop and own procurement strategies for skidded and modular equipment categories, including switchgear skids, generator sets, UPS modules, power distribution assemblies, chiller skids, and prefabricated mechanical and electrical (E&M) packages.
• Conduct project assessments, regional segmentation, and cost modeling to identify optimization opportunities across modularization scope and factory build cycles.
• Lead RFx processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ) from requirements gathering through supplier selection and contract execution, with specific focus on skid fabricators, module integrators, and specialty assembly vendors.
• Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, benchmarking modular build approaches versus stick-built alternatives, and develop long-term sourcing roadmaps in partnership with Category teams.

Supplier Management & Performance

• Establish and manage relationships with skid fabricators, modular integrators, and OEM equipment suppliers, ensuring quality, factory capacity, delivery performance, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct weekly supplier reviews (WSRs), factory readiness assessments, risk reviews, and corrective action plans tied to program milestones.
• Partner with suppliers on New Product Introduction (NPI), factory scaling, and engineering alignment to support repeatable, standardized modular designs across regional programs.

Contracting & Negotiation

• Negotiate commercial terms specific to modular and skid fabrication scopes, including project specific requirements, factory acceptance testing (FAT) requirements, phased delivery schedules, and delivery provisions.
• Enforce master purchasing agreements and service-level expectations aligned to program delivery timelines and construction milestones.
• Mitigate supply chain and geopolitical risks through multi-sourcing, strategic inventory positioning, and long-term fabrication capacity agreements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Data Center Engineering and Modularization teams to translate technical and standardization requirements into procurement specifications and fabrication packages.
• Coordinate with Construction & Planning teams to align skid and module delivery schedules with site readiness, crane picks, and installation milestones.
• Partner with Cost & Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking specific to modular scope and fabrication-driven cost structures.

Execution & Supply Chain Management

• Oversee purchase order execution, factory coordination, logistics planning with site-based procurement teams.
• Identify and resolve supply disruptions, long-lead material constraints, and fabrication delays that impact program schedules.
• Monitor global supply chain trends, including steel, copper, switchgear components, and freight, and adjust modular sourcing strategies to protect program delivery timelines.

Required/minimum qualifications

• 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.

Additional or preferred qualifications

• 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.

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.

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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.