Global Category Specialist
2 weeks ago
Overview
Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers Microsoft’s core cloud platforms and services that millions of people use every day. With more than 95% of Fortune 500 business on Azure, 180 million using Office 365, and millions using other services – all running on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure – CO+I builds and operates the foundation upon which Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and organization comes to life.
Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the network that powers the world’s largest online services.
Within CO+I, the strategic Supply Chain team is responsible for establishing a supply chain that can meet the ever-growing Microsoft Cloud for our customers. We support a portfolio of complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-billion, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects and operations of those assets. We are looking to fill a critical role of Global Category 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.
The role can be located anywhere in EMEA.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Category Experience:
Experience in one or more key categories including Mechanical & Electrical Equipment Construction Experience: Preference for experience on large-scale projects - sourcing, managing and administering contracts large dollar contracts of over $400+ MillionBehaviors:
Create clarity, generate energy, and deliver success High-integrity - must be ethical and strong value-based individual focused on fairness and maintaining confidentiality. Have a “sense of urgency” to issue resolution. High-performer – able to fit the Microsoft “culture” by effectively multi-tasking and managing priorities. Always be planning for the future Understand the importance of relationships inside the company and with our supply chain partners.Travel:
Able to travel up to 25%, globally
Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or financial field (Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or like degrees). Masters preferred. Post graduate construction/ supply chain/ procurement experience specifically with large complex Capital ProjectsExperience Desired:
Master’s degree in a technical, business or related field preferred. Construction Experience on large-scale projects - sourcing, managing and administering contracts large dollar contracts of over $400+ Million Strong commercial understanding and experience driving developing contractual on key categories (General Contractors, Mechanical & Electrical Equipment, Construction Services, Operations Services). Knowledge of data center industry and experience managing a variety of project delivery methods - ability to lead a project team in defining risk and developing the appropriate contracting and compensation approach. High energy a drive to achieve results in midst of ambiguity and matrixed org. Technical ability to write contracts, ability to set up sourcing plans and negotiation strategies and execute them. Excellent communicator that can interact with diverse groups across organizational levels. Familiarity with common process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six-Sigma, etc.) and ability to facilitate change management. Ability to implement new processes and get buy in from a cross functional team. High-integrity - must be ethical and strong value-based individual focused on fairness and maintaining confidentiality. Have a “sense of urgency” to issue resolution. Be able to Create clarity, generate energy, and deliver success High-performer – able to fit the Microsoft “culture” by effectively multi-tasking and managing priorities. Always be planning for the future and understand the importance of relationships inside the company and with our supply chain partners.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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Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Impact to Strategy, Demonstrate Success, Core Responsibilities
Category Vision and Strategy : Creates, communicates, and maintains global category visions and strategies based on business intelligence, Microsoft policies, and Microsoft-wide cross-functional buy-in from stakeholders. Strategic Sourcing Alignment : Maintains strategic alignment with sourcing execution teams to continuously re-evaluate and improve Microsoft procurement. Negotiation Strategy : Develops negotiation strategies, organize procurement bid results, and then communicates complete strategy and results to senior management. Supplier Selection : Oversees supplier selection and performance management. Ensures alignment to Microsoft business goals and policies. Contracting : Understands industry contracting norms and Microsoft contracting requirements. Successfully facilitates negotiation of final contracts that achieve business goals. Supplier Engagement : Proactively segments suppliers and utilizes engagement programs to improve performance and achieve business goals. Continuous Improvement : always be seeking ways to streamline, automate, and simplify processes. This will include deployment of tools, proficiency in data analytics, and ability to work with IT groups to provide system requirements.Able to Partner with Internal Engineering, Construction, Cost Management, Finance, Safety, Legal, Risk and other groups as needed, as well as external suppliers, industry groups, consultants
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.Industry leading healthcareEducational resourcesDiscounts on products and servicesSavings and investmentsMaternity and paternity leaveGenerous time awayGiving programsOpportunities to network and connect-
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