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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. We are looking for a passionate individual to help build the network that powers the world’s largest online services.

Within CO+I, the strategic Supply Chain team is responsible for establishing a supply chain that can meet the ever-growing growth of the Microsoft Cloud and our customers. We support a portfolio of complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-billion, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects and operations of those assets. We are looking to fill a critical role of Power Substation Contracts Manager, which will focus on sourcing and contracting with General Contractors for successful delivery of Microsoft Power Substation and off-site cabling projects across APAC.

Responsibilities

• Category Strategy : Develop and maintain a strategic vision for Power Infrastructure - Substation and Off-site cabling projects within the APAC region, utilizing business intelligence to ensure alignment with global strategies and industry standards.

• Strategic Sourcing : Create and align sourcing strategies and implement procurement plans that continuously evaluate and develop a strong general contractor supplier base for Power Substations and Off-site cabling projects across APAC. Focus on capability, scalability, cost-effectiveness, and compliance to effectively deliver against project goals and budget constraints.

• Supplier Selection : Lead RFP for General Contractor and Equipment Supplier selection process in collaboration with internal stakeholders, ensuring they meet Microsoft’s business objectives and adherence to procurement policies and business ethics.

• Performance Management : Implement engagement programs to enhance supplier performance, manage project delivery risks throughout the project lifecycle, and ensure successful delivery of contract obligations and business objectives.

• Continuous Improvement : Continuously seek opportunities to streamline procurement processes, leveraging data analytics to enhance system efficiency and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

Behavioral Attributes:

• Can create clarity, generate energy, and deliver success; always be planning for the future.

• Have high integrity – must be ethical and strong value-based individual focused on fairness and maintaining confidentiality.

• Bring high energy – a drive to achieve results in midst of ambiguity and a matrix organization.

• Be a high performer – be able to fit the Microsoft “culture” by effectively multi-tasking and managing priorities; have a “sense of urgency” regarding issue resolution.

• Understand the importance of relationships inside the company and with our supply chain partners.

Requirements:

1) Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management. Preferred Electrical / Mechanical Engineering background.

2) Must have at least 8+ years of notable experience working in Construction / EPC industry on medium to large scale projects with Supply Chain Management, Commercial Negotiations/Contracting and/or project management responsibilities.

3) Power Infrastructure development with Substations and Offsite Cabling works project experience is an absolute requirement for this role.

4) Preferred experience in the Data Center / Infrastructure / Power / Oil & Gas industry managing large capital projects and contracts management.

5) Experience in more key construction categories including Architect / Engineering consultancy, Infrastructure Equipment and construction services would be of benefit too.

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.

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