Subsidised health insurance + stock discountsMicrosoft’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.Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.QualificationsRequired QualificationsMaster'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.Preferred QualificationsExperience in industry like Data Center / Infrastructure / Power / Oil & Gas industry managing large capital projects with Contractors & Equipment supplier management.Experience in Supply Chain Management, Commercial Negotiations/Contracting and external Supplier/contractor Management across multiple projects spread across different locations.ResponsibilitiesRole SummaryThe Sub-regional Procurement Manager maintains and executes on multi-year sourcing strategy for complex projects and purchasing opportunities. Integrates business specifications for complex purchasing areas into request for information and/or request for proposal processes. Leads contract negotiations for one or more purchasing categories cross-functionally and ensures that price, capacity, and strategic business needs are met. Applies an understanding of procurement policies. Ensures adherence to policy, educates stakeholders and suppliers on policy compliance, and drives the remediation and resolution of sourcing issues.Data Center Procurement and Equipment Supplier ManagementCreates and delivers on contract execution plans, defining control processes and approaches that drive consistent alignment with business requirements and support continuous improvements in the execution of contracts within and across organizations. Monitors the impact of complex change orders to the underlying business case, and partners cross-functionally to adjust impact models.SourcingCreates, maintains, and executes on multi-year sourcing strategy for several complex projects and purchasing opportunities, optimizing costs, ensuring continuity of supply and/or services, and driving benchmarking and alignment across Microsoft. Works cross functionally with senior stakeholders and consults with other industry experts to inform strategy with a global view.Stakeholder CollaborationDrives early business engagements for highly complex and/or undefined business areas or purchasing categories with cross functional leadership including product design, quality, and business teams, to share best practices, influence decision-makers, drive action, and optimize sourcing strategies, business requirements, spend, and short- and long-term priorities.Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.At Microsoft we are dedicated to advancing human and organisational achievement. We believe that technology is a powerful force for good and that meaningful innovation will contribute to a brighter world where everyone has access to the benefits and opportunities created by technology. Our people are what makes us one of the world’s most dynamic companies. Come as you are, thrive in an environment that helps you achieve more, and do what you love every day.
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