Director, Sourcing Transformation

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

18h

About The Position

At Microsoft, we are reimagining sourcing — moving from manual workflows to AI‑accelerated, self‑service, and insight‑driven experiences that unlock speed, cost savings, and better decisions at enterprise scale. The Director of Sourcing Transformation is accountable for end‑to‑end ownership of sourcing transformation across the full Source‑to‑Contract lifecycle. This includes intake and orchestration, sourcing, contracting and supplier management experiences, and adjacent travel and expense capabilities. The role sets multi‑year vision, prioritizes investments, manages risk and dependencies, and ensures benefits realization at enterprise scale. This role also partners closely with Engineering and external product teams (e.g., SAP, Beeline,and Amadeus) to deliver AI‑enabled and agentic solutions, translating business strategies into technology outcomes that improve efficiency, compliance, and user experience. As Director of Sourcing Transformation, you will own the enterprise strategy, roadmap, and execution for game-changing impact sourcing and procurement transformation initiatives. This role blends business strategy, product thinking, technology leadership, and change management to fundamentally reshape how sourcing delivers value across Microsoft. You will operate as a senior leader across Procurement, Finance, Engineering, Legal, and external partners, inspiring executive stakeholders through compelling storytelling while delivering durable outcomes through modern platforms, AI- and agentic-enabled solutions, and scalable operating models. As a people leader, you will model a culture of experimentation, inclusion, and accountability — empowering leaders and teams to focus on work that drives meaningful and measurable business impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 6+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR equivalent experience.
6+ years of people leadership experience, including leading managers and/or senior individual contributors.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience driving change management and adoption of new technologies.
Experience with AI‑enabled or agentic solutions in procurement, sourcing, or finance.
Executive communication and storytelling skills.
Master’s Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field.
Proven experience leading enterprise‑scale transformation initiatives in procurement, sourcing, or finance operations.
Hands‑on expertise with enterprise platforms such as SAP Ariba, Beeline, Aravo, and Amadeus.
Experience managing complex, cross‑functional portfolios in matrixed, global organizations.

Responsibilities

Enterprise Strategy & Transformation Leadership
Own the enterprise sourcing and procurement transformation roadmap, aligning initiatives to business objectives and industry best practices.
Lead large‑scale, cross‑functional transformation efforts that modernize sourcing, contracting, supplier mgmt, travel and expense experiences and deliver measurable business value.
Balance tradeoffs across cost, risk, speed, and scale to optimize outcomes for Microsoft.
Technology, AI & Product Enablement
Transform experiences by streamlining processes and adopting AI‑accelerated and agentic workflows.
Partner with Engineering and external product teams (e.g., SAP, Beeline, Amadeus) to design, build, and scale innovative solutions.
Convert business strategies into technology solutions by leveraging data and analytics to define OKRs, requirements, testing strategies, change management plans, and benefits realization.
Portfolio, Roadmap & Investment Management
Lead sourcing transformation and travel/expense roadmaps by overseeing a portfolio of complex initiatives.
Prioritize investments, identify dependencies, manage risks, and ensure delivery of solutions on time and within scope.
Establish governance, metrics, and performance systems to track progress and outcomes.
Executive Influence & Storytelling
Promote executive‑level storytelling with Finance leadership and senior stakeholders to inspire innovation and secure alignment.
Communicate complex transformation narratives clearly and persuasively across multiple audiences and levels.
Act as a trusted thought partner to leaders navigating change and modernization.
People Leadership & Culture
Deliver results through empowerment and accountability by modeling Microsoft’s culture and leadership principles.
Lead, mentor, and develop senior managers and results-driven teams; attract and retain top talent.
Invest in individual growth by understanding capabilities and aspirations, enabling success across organizational boundaries.
Other
Embody our culture and values