Microsoft’s Cloud business is expanding, and the Cloud Supply Chain (CSCP) organization is responsible for enabling the infrastructure underlying this growth including AI! CSCP’s vision is to empower customers to achieve more by delivering Cloud Capacity Differentiated at Scale. Our mission is to deliver capacity for all cloud services predictably through intelligent systems driven by continuous learning and a world class organization. The CSCP Organization is responsible for traditional supply chain functions such as Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, but also manages supportability (spares), decommissioning and disposition of Data center assets worldwide. We deliver the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Skype, OneDrive and the Microsoft Azure platform for external customers. Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 datacenters supporting services for more than 1 billion customers in over 90 countries worldwide.

Cloud Sourcing, Spares, Sustainability & Security (CS4) organization within CSCP manages sourcing and supply of IT hardware for the data centers. We're seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager to join our team. Well-defined and executed sourcing and supply chain management ensures reliable on-time performance, optimized cost, prevents urgent and unplanned investments, and provides accurate and timely information across the supply base and internally across the infrastructure organization. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for a passionate, high energy, technical supply chain professional to help build sustainable advantages through the supply chain.

**Responsibilities**

The Supply Chain Program Manager for Network Sourcing will be responsible for managing the commercial administration requirements for our Network Hub suppliers.

This role will contribute to building expertise in, driving consistency, and leading initiatives across external suppliers and internal Microsoft finance and operations teams, in areas including, but not limited to:

+ Compliance & Audit Execution

+ Accounts Payable Reconciliation

+ Rhythm of Business management (MBR)

This role will report to the Director of Network Hub Sourcing & Supply Chain.

You will be responsible for the following:

+ Meet regularly with Network hub suppliers to review and manage Accounts Payable reconciliation, identifying blockers & working with internal teams (including Finance, Corporate Procurement, and DC Operations) to resolve invoice & payment issues.

+ Ensure commercial compliance by managing supplier payment cycles within aged payable tolerances.

+ Manage & develop relevant metrics to ensure appropriate performance management.

+ Work with internal functional teams to prepare & assemble content for monthly business reviews with all Network hub suppliers.

+ Perform audit and compliance-related tasks to ensure supplier adherence to contractual terms and requirements.

+ Monitor & manage supplier services spend; assist in developing budgets and projections.

+ Manage PO creation and invoicing approval for supplier services spend; shepherd appropriate alignment and approval in support of commercial terms execution.

+ Collaborate across appropriate internal teams to develop recommendations for optimizing business performance, particularly as it relates to payments & invoice processing.

**Qualifications**

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or related field AND 3+ years supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing, or related experience

+ OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or related field AND 1+ year(s) supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing, or related experience

+ OR equivalent experience.

+ 3+ years in project management, procurement, or similar roles

**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 Qualifications**

+ MBA or similar master's degree.

+ PMP certified.

+ Proven project management/process improvement skills, effectively evaluates information/data to make decisions; anticipates obstacles and develops plans to resolve issues; creates actionable strategies and operational plans.

+ Demonstrates strategic thinking and leadership with strong relationship management ability.

+ Experience with inventory planning.

+ Ability to effectively design, gain alignment, and successfully execute process improvement initiatives from project start to finish within a matrixed organization

+ Proven track record for identifying risks and implementing mitigations successfully.

+ Capable of performing complex data analysis to identify problems or opportunities to improve supply chain performance.

+ Proven knowledge of supply chain procurement processes and logistics.

+ Able to think and plan strategically and execute tasks with strong attention to detail.

+ Possess business acumen, able to think and plan strategically and execute tasks with strong attention to detail.

+ Confident communication, interpersonal & presentation skills.

+ Results orientated with strong analytical and problem resolution skills.

+ Critical thinking and ability to drive resolution in ambiguous situations.

Supply Planning 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: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until December 26, 2024

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