Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud. We are responsible for delivering over 200 Microsoft web portals, Live and Online Services around the world including infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide.
Within CO+I, the strategic Supply Chain team is responsible for establishing a supply chain that can meet the ever-growing growth of the Microsoft Cloud and our customers. We support a portfolio of complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-billion, multi-year datacenter construction and operations of those assets. We are looking to fill the critical role of AMER Sourcing Manager.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
- This role is located in either one of our hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ.
- This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 25% with travel requirements.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
Category Experience:
- Deep Construction Experience in Supply Chain and Contracts Management is an absolute requirement for this role.
- Experience in key construction categories including Architect / Engineering consultancy, Infrastructure Equipment and construction services would be of benefit too.
- Experience on large-scale mission critical construction projects is an absolute requirement - sourcing, managing, and administering contracts over USD $100M.
- The ability to develop sourcing strategies for specific services and products including the knowledge of the development of requests for information (RFIs) and requests for proposals (RFPs) and the ability to incorporate necessary technical requirements into contracts.
- Experience overseeing supplier performance and compliance including the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) in collaboration with key stakeholders and conducting quarterly business reviews with our supply chain.
Behavioral Attributes:
- Can create clarity, generate energy, and deliver success; always be planning for the future.
- Have high integrity – must be ethical and strong value-based individual focused on fairness and maintaining confidentiality.
- Bring high energy – a drive to achieve results in midst of ambiguity and a matrix organization.
- Be a high performer – be able to fit the Microsoft “culture” by effectively multi-tasking and managing priorities; have a “sense of urgency” regarding issue resolution.
- Understand the importance of relationships inside the company and with our supply chain partners.
Responsibilities:
Procurement Planning: Implement procurement plans to effectively deliver against project goals on budget.
Negotiation: Implement appropriate negotiation strategies for the specified scope, incorporating cross functional perspectives as necessary to build a holistic plan together with clear allocation of roles and responsibilities.
Supplier Selection: Participate in supplier selection and performance management; ensure alignment to Microsoft business goals throughout.
Contracting: Deep understanding of industry contracting norms and ability to rapidly develop understanding of Microsoft contracting requirements; Lead / participate in negotiation of contracts that meet business goals.
Contract Oversight: Monitor key elements of supplier performance to contracted requirements; implement corrective action and lessons learned. Manage the administration of the contract with our stakeholders as the Subject Matter Expert and the appointed person to manage all notices, changes, claims and other Contractual Matters.
Project Management: Develop and implement plans to effectively deliver goods and services on time and within specification while managing risk.
Continuous Improvement: Always seek ways to streamline, automate, and simplify processes; includes deployment of tools, using data analytics and working with IT groups to define system requirements.
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 5+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 6+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations OR equivalent experience.
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 7+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 8+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations OR equivalent experience.
- Robust knowledge of supply chain, specifically contract management, background on large construction capital projects; large scale engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) experience is a plus
- Knowledge of various contract methods (Design, Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, CM, EPCM, etc.)
- Familiarity with multiple contract pricing formats (lump sum, T&M, unit price, etc.)
- Ability to manage a large and diverse group of stakeholders
- Road based knowledge of contractual components – T&Cs, technical scope, pricing, and schedule
- Knowledge of the data center industry
- Demonstrated strategic thinker and proven leadership with strong relationship management ability
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal collaboration skills, clear and succinct delivery
- Effectively evaluates information/data to influence decisions and drive resolution
- Experience working in construction/capital projects and integration of supply chain activities into Engineering, Procurement and Construction
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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Sourcing and Category Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97,600 - $188,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $125,000 - $206,400 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
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.
Skills Required
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance, or a related field plus 7+ years of relevant experience; or bachelor’s degree in one of these fields plus 8+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent experience.
- Deep construction supply chain and contracts management experience.
- Experience sourcing, managing, and administering contracts exceeding $100 million on large-scale mission-critical construction projects.
- Knowledge of supply chain, contract management, and large construction capital projects.
- Knowledge of contract methods including Design, Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, CM, and EPCM.
- Familiarity with contract pricing formats including lump sum, time and materials, and unit price.
- Ability to manage a large and diverse stakeholder group.
- Knowledge of contractual components including terms and conditions, technical scope, pricing, and schedule.
- Knowledge of the data center industry.
- Experience working in construction or capital projects and integrating supply chain activities into Engineering, Procurement, and Construction.
- Experience with architect and engineering consultancy, infrastructure equipment, and construction services categories.
- Large-scale engineering, procurement, and construction experience.
- Strong strategic thinking, leadership, relationship management, written communication, verbal communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to evaluate information and data to influence decisions and drive resolution.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including the Microsoft Cloud Background Check.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout, highlighted by a strong 401(k) match structure and immediate vesting, plus additional plan features for tax-advantaged saving.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are portrayed as a meaningful strength, with substantial paid parental leave and added supports like back-up care and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
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