Inez Sarkisova

About Inez Sarkisova

I lead contracts, compliance, and vendor governance initiatives in complex enterprise environments where speed, innovation, and risk management must coexist. At Microsoft, I partner with legal, procurement, security, and engineering teams to ensure vendor engagements—especially in emerging technology areas like AI—move forward with the right governance, privacy protections, and operational controls. My focus areas include: • AI and vendor governance • Third-party risk management • Privacy and compliance controls • Supplier performance oversight I’m particularly interested in the evolving intersection of AI adoption, vendor ecosystems, and enterprise governance, and I share insights here on operationalizing compliance in fast-moving environments.(Views are my own.)

Experience

1. Sr Manager, Contracts & Compliance

   Microsoft

   Jul 2025 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

   Lead MyConcierge within CSCP’s Execution Office (EXO), the end-to-end governance model for indirect engagements and complex deal desk transactions.Scope includes lifecycle governance across intake → SSPA/AI approvals → contracting → PO activation → supplier performance oversight.Key impact:• Embed third-party risk, privacy, and AI governance controls directly into S2P processes• Drive supplier performance through scorecards and executive QBR/MBR operating rhythms• Architect commercial and legal frameworks for complex engagements and executive escalations• Improve fiscal-turn PO activation predictability through operational playbooks and governance standardsOperational frameworks developed:• MyConcierge SOP pack• Deal Desk operating guide• Supplier scorecard model• Fiscal-turn PO playbook• Governance maturity model

Education

• Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  MBA, Project Management

• Notre Dame de Namur University

  BA, Psychology/Sociology