Procurement Lead

As a Microsoft Procurement Lead, you are responsible for partnering with the broader Global Supply Chain teams including Planning & Analytics, Procurement, Supplier Quality and overall Special Projects team to ensure on time delivery to meet the on-time delivery for a large, complex capital project.  This role will partner with workgroups to drive strategy development and compliance through supplier selection, supplier selection and award, and contract management.  ​​​​​Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud.  Within CO&I, the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for an individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.   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. Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud.  We are responsible for delivering over 200 Microsoft web portals, Live and Online Services around the world including infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. In this role, you will help build the network that powers the world’s largest online 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.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 5+ years experience (including internships) in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or OperationsOR 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 OperationsOR equivalent experience.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 QualificationsBachelor'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 OperationsOR 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 equivalent experience.Sourcing and Category Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $94,600 - $183,800 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 $122,000 - $200,500 per year.Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:     Microsoft will accept applications for the role until January 29, 2025.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.#COICareers #EPCCCareersField Service Technician/Engineer Management Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM): Manage and oversee Supplier labor management in coordination with General Contractor, Scheduling Teams, and Internal Planning Teams to align schedules and deliverables. Manage schedule compliance and escalations from field team to support installation and Customer Experience (CX) activities as required to drive efficiencies between Supplier and General Contractor  Negotiate and manage any change orders for overtime, schedule compression and acceleration as needed.  Change Order Management:   Lead Change Order after Comon Data Enviroment (CDEs) & Tech Submittals are complete with Suppliers before Constructions begins.   Monitor and mitigate the impact of change orders to the project, and partners cross-functionally to resolve/escalate accordingly.   Attend cost/change management meetings after delivery to ensure any changer orders of additional equipment are executed promptly and timely.  Act as the commercial Subject Matter Expert and prescribe the appropriate entitlement and justification for all change orders.  Negotiates Claims with the detailed understanding of the contractual conditions and partner with Regional claims to settle or escalate.  Owner Furnish Contractor Installed (OFCI) Management & Quality Assurance:  Help facilitate the Mechanical Engineer and Plumming (MEP)/Owner Furnish Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment once delivered to site, including inspections and appropriate sign offs.   Address quality-related issues as they arise and report to the quality team and category management as appropriate.  Align and maintain design changes post Issued for Construction (IFC) if needed to support design changes with procurement and engineering teams to ensure alignment with stakeholders to drive resolution.  Deliver and coordinate project design information, specifications, compliance documents and technical submittals (master & project level design alignment) Supplier Engagement & Performance:  Manage post award site delivery scheduling, on-time delivery performance, and reporting. Communicate scheduling delays from OFCI/ Low Level Emulation (LLE) equipment to relevant stakeholders. Oversee site specific LLE performance and collaborate with both internal and external partners to proactively resolve issues.  Manage technical risk management of design including timelines, Service Level Agreement's (SLA)/ Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to avoid disruption to site timelines.  Acts as liaison between supplier, Engineer (EOR), Architectural Engineer (AE), engineering and supply chain teams to execute complex post award design alignment between suppliers and Microsoft. Embody our Culture and Values Employment typeFull-TimeWork siteMicrosoft on-site onlyRole typeIndividual ContributorDisciplineSourcing and Category ManagementProfessionSupply Chain