Are you passionate about influencing and driving economic value across Microsoft’s most complex supplier relationships and looking for an opportunity to impact decisions that will have a long-term impact on Microsoft’s future?Procurement has a mission to deliver business value through proactive global solutions that are innovative, compliant and cost effective and exceed stakeholder expectations. Procurement is a global team of 220+ employees across 30 countries supporting 100+ geographies worldwide facilitating $30B+ in annual purchases worldwide.Microsoft’s Supplier Management team within Microsoft Procurement has an opening for an experienced relationship leader to manage the supplier relationship with our key Global Service Integrators (GSI’s) driving supplier accountability, managing supplier risk and extending economic value across our highest impact suppliers. The Global Supplier Account Manager for GSI’s will be responsible for overseeing several of Microsoft’s key Global Service Integrators that currently support our internal information technology infrastructure and growth. This will include, but is not limited to, aligning our purchase/use actions with the overall business strategies, monitoring the supplier’s performance, mitigating risk and driving future innovative opportunities, between Microsoft and the supplier.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.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.Responsibilities
Support the continued evolution of Procurement’s Microsoft Supplier Relationship Management Strategy.
Partner and collaborate with a high performing team of Supplier Account Managers that work with internal stakeholders across Microsoft business groups to drive supplier accountability and enhance economic value
Use judgment, subject matter expertise, and proven methodologies to minimize risk and business impact
Demonstrate through effective measurement and performance systems that Managed Suppliers continue to be our most trusted, capable & compliant suppliers to deliver business outcomes faster & with greater quality
Partner with Suppliers to enable Microsoft to be the Customer & Partner of Choice, ensuring we get the A team, winning our war for talent.
In partnership with Corporate, External, and Legal Affair (CELA) monitor, assess and improve our Master contract agreements to provide comprehensive coverage, protection, and flexibility for Microsoft through skillful negotiations and strategic development of new contract structure
Lead and manage high complexity multi-faceted supplier relationships partnering with our sales executives, alliance leaders driving the 360 perspective landing and accelerating go to market opportunities while driving supplier accountability.
Provide leadership and proactive management of stakeholder relationships, both internal and with suppliers. Proactively recognize business and supplier issues, provide advice and risk mitigation strategies to internal customers regarding supplier matters, offer counsel, guidance, and interpretation during all stages of the supplier life cycle and ensure management is appropriately briefed on all significant terms and risks
Act as a thought leader to drive continuous improvement to our Supplier Relationship Management processes and tools.
Partner and land key company strategic initiatives and goals through our Managed Suppliers including diversity, sustainability and trust.
Drive economic value realization
Manage supplier accountability and performance
Balance trade-offs to optimize for value for Microsoft
Develope, negotiate and implement contract strategies
Embody our culture and values
QualificationsRequired/Minimum 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 Operations
OR 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 Operations
OR equivalent experience
Preferred/Additonal Qualifications
Contract management/negotiation experience
6-10 years of buisness expereince, including leadership roles
5 years procurement and/or supplier management, with proven performance improvements realized year over year
Demonstrated experience in providing strategic and thought leadership in the discipline of supplier relationship management
Ability to communicate information proactively/effectively, create effective Program stories of impact, able to evangelize and influence across multiple audiences and at all levels in the organization
Ability to persuade, lead and motivate others through indirect influence
Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft’s core businesses fundamentals
Experience of managing executive escalations from initiation to settlement
Sourcing and Category Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $91,800 - $178,800 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 $117,900 - $195,000 per year.Sourcing and Category Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $112,200 - $194,800 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 $142,200 - $213,200 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-payMicrosoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .