Site Procurement Manager

Overview ​​​​​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 a passionate, high-energy 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.   We are seeking a Site Procurement Manager for the OFCI Site Execution Team. This individual will provide strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier-management, compliance, and functional direction across regional datacenter projects, ensuring optimal cost, capacity, quality, and delivery outcomes.  In alignment with Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment where employees can positively impact our culture every day.  This role requires to work onsite 5 days per week, and may be required to travel occasionally to the Data Center Campuses in Quebec City, Canada. Relocation assistance is being offered for these roles.  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.

These roles are responsible for partnering with the broader Global Supply Chain teams including Planning & Analytics, Supplier Quality and overall Site Projects team to meet the on-time delivery for large, complex datacenter construction project(s).  This role is responsible for managing post-award activities in support of Capital Equipment procurement and project execution.  This includes managing supplier performance and leading cross-functional teams.  Contracts and Sourcing  Executes and manages Equipment contracts for large, complex data center construction projects and/or purchasing opportunities to ensure optimal cost and time to delivery for Microsoft customers.   Collects relevant internal and industry data to understand business requirements, benchmarks data against relevant markets, and shares industry and category expertise across stakeholder teams to execute and/or develop strategies.   Integrates business specifications for complex purchasing areas into Request for Information (RFI) and/or request for proposal (RFP) processes. Collaborates cross-functionally to define and manage supplier scorecard criteria (e.g., key performance indicators [KPIs], Service Level Agreements [SLAs]), coordinates supplier performance/recovery reviews, and drives corrective actions.    Actively partners with suppliers to identify and drive continuous improvement and risk management opportunities by evaluating procedural, operational, and/or environmental factors, analyzing root causes of issues, sharing insights with key stakeholders, and influencing the adoption of needed improvements.   Manages contract and price negotiation activities for equipment categories (including labor) cross-functionally and ensures that both price and capacity needs are met while also reflecting Microsoft's cross-functional engagement with suppliers. Identifies cost reduction opportunities and works closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive cost competitiveness.   Understand construction industry contracting norms and Microsoft contracting requirements; participate and/or lead negotiation of contracts that meet business goals.   Identifies risks and roadblocks to contract