Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO+I, the AGC Supply Chain organization is responsible for the sourcing, commercial, and supplier strategy that delivers core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft's Airgap Cloud business. The portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large-scale, multi-year datacenter construction and operations programs delivered in secure environments for government and national security customers.
We are looking for an experienced supply chain leader to lead the team that owns category strategy, contracting, and supplier performance across this portfolio. This is a people-leadership role reporting to the Infrastructure Leader for the program, with accountability for a team of category managers and supply chain execution managers, for the commercial outcomes of a multi-billion-dollar construction and operations pipeline, and for the governance model that keeps supplier engagement centralized and consistent across the organization.
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'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
People Leadership. Lead, coach, and grow a team of category managers and supply chain execution professionals; set priorities and success measures, build bench strength and succession depth, and manage headcount planning including vendor-to-full-time conversions and position control.
Category Strategy and Execution. Own sourcing strategy and execution across general contractor, design, commissioning, IT infrastructure, and services categories, as well as owner-furnished contractor-installed equipment covering electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
Commercial Negotiation and Contracting. Lead request-for-proposal development, contract execution, change order governance, and commercial negotiation across capital and operations spend; hold approval authority and ensure consistent contract standards across all campuses in the portfolio.
Supplier Performance Management. Own supplier performance management across capital and operations categories, including corrective action plans, escalation ownership, and the monthly and quarterly business review governance that keeps executive engagement with strategic suppliers coordinated and proactive.
Governance and Compliance. Centralize supply chain engagement so sourcing processes, negotiation approaches, contract standards, and escalation paths are consistent; act as the single accountable owner for supplier relationships and market intelligence across the program.
Cross-Functional Partnership. Partner with construction, operations, engineering, finance, legal, and security teams and represent supply chain in executive forums, business reviews, and customer-facing governance rhythms.
Maintenance and Repair Contracting. Oversee the operations contracting portfolio, including maintenance and repair renewals, service-level structures, and the transition of contracting models as regions move from construction into steady-state operations.
Qualifications
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Supply Planning M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $277,200 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 $165,600 - $303,600 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
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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