Strategic Sourcing & Procurement DirectorDublin, Ireland
Job number: 1786052
Work site: Up to 100% work from home
Travel: 0-25 %
Role type: People Manager
Profession: Supply Chain, Sourcing and Category Management
Employment type: Full-Time
OverviewCloud 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 businesses 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 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 Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Director. This role is located in Ireland or the UK and is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 100%.
QualificationsRequired/Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND Significant years of experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations, Sourcing, Data Center, Mechanical, Electrical or Construction Services.OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND Significant years of experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations.Preferred Qualifications Proven years of people management experience. Master's Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND Significant years of experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations, Data Center.OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND Significant years of experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations, Data Center.ResponsibilitiesStakeholder Collaboration Drives the execution of strategies for business and industry engagements between sourcing teams and cross-functional corporate leadership to determine supply strategy at scale. Defines multi-year strategies for mature business, identifies opportunities to meet agility requirements, and enables business beyond standard purchase categories and historical spend areas.Directs supplier activity and progress across the most complex and strategic accounts and purchasing categories, leveraging corporate strategies to define overall objectives and strategies for supplier management practices.Oversees and leads the pricing and negotiation strategies for the most complex and strategic purchasing categories, drives consensus in the goals and success criteria with stakeholders.Procurement and Contracts Provides high-level negotiation and sets standards across organizations and company. Addresses unresolved or broadly impactful escalations related to pricing and category management issues.Provides guidance and clarification on contract execution processes for consistency, accuracy, and timeliness across Microsoft.Compliance Negotiates and provides strategic oversight for improving existing, or establishing new, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and/or defined milestones and deliverables.Leads partnerships with global stakeholders and suppliers to identify systematic business threats and determine optimal solutions.BenefitsIndustry leading healthcare, educational resources, discounts on products and services, savings and investments, maternity and paternity leave, generous time away, giving programs, opportunities to network and connect.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
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