Brent Frimodig
Business Engagement | Procurement & Strategic Sourcing | Deal Negotiation & Governance
- Role
- Group Procurement Manager at Microsoft
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brent Frimodig
Program and procurement leader with 20+ years spanning Microsoft and the energy sector, driving high-impact vendor negotiations, contract governance and scalable procurement operations. Deep experience partnering with Finance, Legal, IT, Security to structure, evaluate, and execute commercial agreements (SaaS, marketing, professional services & other complex categories). Known for building clear intake-to-contract workflows, executive-ready decision materials, and disciplined business rhythms that improve auditability, employee experience, and measurable savings/cost avoidance while optimizing pricing, flexibility and risk management.
Experience
Group Procurement Manager
Mar 2013 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Lead procurement programs and complex contract negotiations supporting global Microsoft organizations across technology, operations, and corporate functions. Partner closely with Finance and Legal—engaging IT and Security stakeholders as needed—to structure commercial terms, manage vendor performance, and deliver executive-ready recommendations that balance cost optimization, flexibility, and risk/compliance.
Education
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Michigan Technological University
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Biology, General
Skills
- Management
- Vendor Management
- Leadership
- Supply Management
- Business Process Improvement
- Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Customer Service
- Procurement
- Purchasing
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Contract Negotiation
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