Suppliers and Vendor Management Program Manager

About the role

The role is responsible for managing the end-to-end supplier contract lifecycle, including SOW creation, review, and execution for downstream vendors and suppliers. The position involves partnering with procurement, program teams, and suppliers post-component server selection to onboard vendors and ensure go-to-market readiness.

Responsibilities

• Drive SOW drafting and approvals, including coordination with CELA (legal) and compliance stakeholders
• Manage contract workflows in Icertis (preferred), ensuring accuracy, tracking, and timely execution
• Support vendor onboarding and setup within Microsoft systems prior to engagement
• Ensure status tracking, prioritization, and timely closure of contract deliverables
• Act as the single point of contact for supplier contract queries, ensuring alignment across business, legal, and operations
• Maintain contract documentation, governance, and audit readiness across the lifecycle

Requirements

• Strong program/project management fundamentals (status tracking, prioritization, stakeholder coordination)
• Experience working with supplier/vendor contracts and SOWs
• Familiarity with Icertis and legal contract workflows (CELA) preferred
• PST support. Prefer Seattle locals - work from MSFT office once a week

Essential Skills

• Supply chain circular centers supplier and vendor management
• Program Manager
• Proven experience preferably in logistics operations or supply chain environments
• Circular centers
• Strong analytical skills
• Excel

Desirable Skills

• Skills: Program Management~EIS : EMS - Supply Chain Management~SCM - Vendor Management
• Experience Required: 4-6 years