Director Global Category Management

Director Global Category Management

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. Within CO+I, the Strategic Category Management 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 Director Global Category Management. This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX, Phoenix, AZ, or Washington DC. Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates should relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location. This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 100% from home.

Responsibilities

Category Vision and Strategy : Manages the development and execution of multi-year sourcing 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, Construction, Engineering, Cost, Legal, Risk, Finance, Safety, and other teams to continuously re-evaluate and improve Microsoft procurement.

Negotiation Strategy : Develops high-level negotiation strategies, organize procurement bid results, and then communicates complete strategy and results to senior management.

Supplier Selection : Oversees supplier selection and performance management through applying subject matter expertise in procurement processes and policies, and market intelligence to develop, and influence channel strategies cross-functionally and / or cross-regionally that reduce costs, mitigate risks, and enable scalable execution with consistency, accuracy, quality, and timeliness of delivery.

Contracting : Understands industry contracting norms and Microsoft contracting requirements. Successfully facilitates negotiation of final contracts that achieve business goals. Provides strategic oversight for improving existing, or establishing new, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and / or defined milestones and deliverables, holds accountability and ownership of SLAs, and ensures compliance is cascaded down to the business.

Supplier Engagement : Proactively segments suppliers and utilizes engagement programs to improve performance and achieve business goals. Directs supplier activity across multiple accounts and complex purchasing categories.

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.

People Management : Driving employee growth and development, executing projects, and managing performance.

Qualifications

Required / Minimum Qualifications :

Masters 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 Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 9+ years experience in Data Science / Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and / or Operations

OR equivalent experience.

7+ years of supply chain experience working with industrial electrical, mechanical, or energy products

Other 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.

Preferred Qualifications :

5+ years people management experience

10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Category leadership role

Masters Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 9+ years experience in Data Science / Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and / or Operations

OR Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 11+ years experience in Data Science / Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and / or Operations

OR equivalent experience.