Sourcing and Category Management IC6
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management · Procurement
In short
Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is seeking a Sourcing Director, General Contractor (GC) to lead sourcing strategies, commercial negotiations, and contract execution. This role involves strategic oversight of contractual agreements, supplier/contractor management, and ensuring compliance. The position is eligible for hybrid or remote work.
Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing strategies, commercial negotiations, and contract execution for General Contractors (GC) and other critical service providers.
- Collaborate with Legal, Construction, Cost Management, and Execution teams to align commercial strategies with program requirements.
- Provide strategic oversight of contractual agreements, commercial risk, change management, supplier performance, and contract compliance.
- Establish and maintain executive-level relationships with suppliers, contractors, and key stakeholders.
- Lead commercial issue resolution and negotiations with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial, contractual, and operational risks.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, procurement standards, and governance frameworks.
- Drive operational excellence through performance monitoring, reporting, forecasting, and implementation of best practices.
- Implement delivery plans to effectively deliver against project goals on budget.
- Implement appropriate negotiation strategies for the specified scope.
- Participate in supplier selection and performance management.
- Lead or participate in negotiation of contracts that meet business goals.
- Monitor key elements of supplier performance to contracted requirements; implement corrective action and lessons learned.
- Manage the administration of the contract with stakeholders as the Subject Matter Expert.
- Develop and implement plans to effectively deliver goods and services on time and within specification while managing risk.
- Seek ways to streamline, automate, and simplify processes; includes deployment of tools, using data analytics and working with IT groups to define system requirements.
Requirements
- 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.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
- Must pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Desired Qualifications
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 25% with travel requirements.
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
- Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.
Skills
Supply ChainContract ManagementNegotiationData AnalyticsProject ManagementProcurementEPC
#Supply Chain#Sourcing#Category Management#General Contractor#Construction#Data Center
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Company
MicrosoftJob Posted
3 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Salary
US$130,900–277,200 · Negotiable
Experience Level
Director
Locations
United States
Qualification
Master, Bachelor
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