Sourcing and Category Manager

Procurement Solutions Group Sourcing And Category Manager

Microsoft Procurement group is part of Finance Operations (FinOps) organization and has a mission to deliver business value through proactive global supplier solutions that are innovative, compliant, and cost effective. Our group is a global team of 215+ employees across 30 countries supporting 100+ geographies and facilitating billions of US dollars in annual purchases worldwide. Our team fosters a culture of innovation, operations excellence and provides great career growth opportunities with a rewarding work environment. We are looking for future business leaders to join our Procurement Solutions group as a sourcing and category manager to support purchasing indirect services and primarily supporting finance organization. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about one of Microsoft's businesses in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will lead sourcing strategies and contract negotiations for complex purchasing categories, integrating business requirements into RFI / RFP processes and ensuring alignment with pricing, capacity, and policy compliance. They will collaborate cross-functionally within Microsoft and with suppliers to drive early engagement, define supply solutions, and execute contracts that meet business needs. Success in this role requires relationship management and cross-group collaboration to influence business decisions, driving innovation and achieving cost savings. Come join a world class team surrounded by a diverse array of peers from various industries and backgrounds where you'll unlock opportunities in Microsoft's procurement of indirect services.

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

Sourcing

• Defines, maintains, and executes sourcing strategies for one or more complex projects and / or purchasing opportunities to ensure optimal cost and sufficient continuity of supply and / or service, collects relevant internal and industry data to understand business requirements, benchmarks data against relevant markets, and shares industry and category expertise across stakeholder teams to develop and execute sourcing strategies.
• Integrates business specifications for complex purchasing areas into request for information (RFI) and / or request for proposal (RFP) processes. Collaborates cross-functionally to define and manage supplier scorecard criteria (e.g., key performance indicators [KPIs], Service Level Agreements [SLAs]), coordinates supplier performance reviews, and drives corrective actions.
• Manages contract and price negotiation activities for a single purchasing category cross-functionally and ensures that both price and capacity needs are met while also reflecting Microsoft's cross functional engagements with suppliers. Identifies cost reduction opportunities and works closely with suppliers to drive cost competitiveness.

Compliance

Procurement and Contracts

Stakeholder Collaboration

Other : Embody our culture and values

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 4+ 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 5+ years experience in Data Science / Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and / or Operations OR equivalent experience. 4+ years of experience in stakeholder engagement and running sourcing projects.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

Sourcing and Category Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $96,500 - $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 $123,500 - $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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 31, 2025. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and / or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.