Senior Supplier Strategy Management, Microsoft Digital team

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

22h

About The Position

Microsoft Digital (MSD) develops and delivers solutions that support productivity and the employee experience across Microsoft’s global workforce. The team focuses on the future of work, workplace innovation, and employee experience practices that may also inform customers and partners pursuing digital transformation. Microsoft Digital's mission is to power, protect, and transform the employee experience at Microsoft. The organization designs and operates capabilities supporting Microsoft’s employee experience, corporate and legal affairs, global real estate products, internal network and infrastructure, campus modernization, and hybrid work solutions. Team members use current technologies to provide Microsoft employees with tools and services that support both physical and digital work environments. The Senior Supplier Strategy Manager will manage a portfolio of supplier sourcing and contractual engagements and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This role will develop and implement short- and long-term supplier partnership strategies to support MSD’s business, operational, and engineering needs. Responsibilities include end-to-end supplier strategy, negotiations and contracting, supplier management, and compliance in collaboration with assigned internal partners. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Employees apply a growth mindset, collaborate toward shared goals, and work in accordance with the company’s values of respect, integrity, and accountability. Microsoft is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees can contribute and grow.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 3+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, 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.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 6+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 8+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR equivalent experience.
Experience sourcing and contracting for technology products and services, including hardware, software, and services, in collaboration with global suppliers.
Experience managing large-scale organizational change and working within a matrixed organization.
Experience applying strategic planning, leadership, and relationship management practices.
Experience coordinating and influencing outcomes across multiple teams or groups within an organization.
Experience identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans.
Knowledge of end-to-end engineering processes and related priorities.
Ability to communicate information in writing and verbally to relevant audiences.
Experience considering customer needs when evaluating decisions and developing processes that support corporate, operational, and sourcing objectives.
Experience identifying process improvement opportunities and supporting change initiatives.
Ability to address complex circumstances, manage competing priorities, and complete work according to established objectives and timelines.
Ability to work through business and operational challenges and adjust plans as needed.

Responsibilities

Develop long-term sourcing strategies for complex global categories by assessing supplier pricing, costs, capabilities, and capacity.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support decisions aligned with global strategy, technical roadmaps, business requirements, risk considerations, investments, supplier dynamics, and technology partnerships.
Lead strategic supplier selection by translating business requirements into requests for information and requests for proposals, defining evaluation criteria, conducting negotiations, and developing agreements and statements of work.
Coordinate across organizations to establish governance practices and support compliance with applicable best practices and Microsoft policies.
Manage internal and external expectations, performance goals, and contractual commitments through monthly or quarterly business reviews and escalation processes.
Use Microsoft technologies, including Copilot and other Microsoft applications, to support business outcomes and improve operational efficiency.
Partner with stakeholders and leaders across IT engineering, technical services, software, software as a service, networking, and hardware portfolios.
Define business and operational objectives and support teams in achieving or modernizing them.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support customer-focused decision-making.
Prepare clear written and verbal communications for executive and stakeholder audiences and apply analytical methods to inform recommendations and decisions.
Embody our culture and values.