Global Category Manager - New Product Introduction
About The Position
Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) delivers datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud business. Within Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC), the Global Supply Chain Global Category Management team sets commercial and supply strategy for long-lead equipment used in Microsoft datacenters. The Generator category covers generator sets and full generator packages, as well as emerging power technologies such as battery energy storage. The team manages commercial relationships, pricing, contracts, capacity, and supplier performance for generators across AMER, EMEA, and APAC. As a Global Category Manager on the Generator team, you will support supplier relationships, commercial reviews and negotiations, and the analysis and reporting that advance category workstreams. You will work with suppliers on project-level technical and commercial requirements in partnership with Engineering, Quality, and Execution teams, and support supplier onboarding, qualification, and regional expansion, particularly in EMEA. You will also coordinate emerging power-technology workstreams, including battery energy storage programs and renewable diesel. The role is based at a hub in Atlanta, Georgia; Redmond, Washington; San Antonio, Texas; or Phoenix, Arizona. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the hub office or relocate. Hybrid or remote work is available up to 40%.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance, or a related field and at least 4 years of experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operations; or a bachelor's degree in one of those fields and at least 6 years of relevant experience; or equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with power generation or energy equipment (generators, battery energy storage, or fuels), or datacenter and construction supply chains, including supporting statements of work and contract negotiations.
- Demonstrated Excel and data-analysis skills; Power BI is a plus.
- Effective communication with suppliers and senior stakeholders.
- Ability to work across EMEA, AMER, and APAC time zones.
Responsibilities
- Support generator and energy-storage supplier relationships, commercial reviews, and negotiations with OEMs and dealers such as Caterpillar, Cummins, and MTU/Rolls-Royce.
- Engage suppliers on project-level technical and commercial requirements in partnership with Engineering, Quality, and Execution teams.
- Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and regional expansion, with a focus on EMEA.
- Coordinate emerging power-technology workstreams such as battery energy storage programs and renewable diesel, including statements of work, specification reviews, and status reporting.
- Provide commercial analysis and reporting across active workstreams.
- Embody Microsoft's Culture and Values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
