Job Details
Posted date: Nov 13, 2024
Category: Supply Chain
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Estimated salary: $147,550
Range: $94,600 - $200,500
Employment type: Full-Time
Travel amount: 25.0%
Work location type: Up to 50% work from home
Role: Individual Contributor
Description
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, efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for an 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, multidisciplinary, multi-billion, multi-year datacenter construction and operations of those assets. We are looking to fill a critical role of Procurement Specialist.
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.
This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ.
Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates will need to relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location.
This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to (50)%.
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.
The role is responsible for partnering with the broader Global Supply Chain teams including Planning & Analytics, Procurement, Contract Management, Construction Execution, Supplier Quality and overall AI Projects team to meet the on-time delivery for a large, complex capital project. This role will drive towards the support of order, acceptance, installation, and commissioning of the OFCI (Owner Furnished Contractor Installed) Equipment at the Construction site in collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders.
Order Management:
Support RFQ development and management of OFCI equipmentMonitor and map CDEs (Comply, Deviation, Exception) are received and tracked and route for execution Coordinate with OFCI Procurement for all commercial accepts (Pricing, ROJ, payment milestone, etc. ) and Develop and issue PORs for all OFCI equipment Assist with monitoring overall project costs
Post Order Management:
Attend and coordinate OFCI meetings with stakeholders and suppliersAssist Procurement lead with Change Order management Develop and issue Change Orders to suppliersMonitor and mitigate the impact of change orders to the project, and partners cross-functionally to resolve/escalate accordingly. Attend management meetings to ensure any change orders for additional equipment are executed promptly. Negotiate claims with detailed understanding of the contractual conditions of the General contract and the OFCI Contract, and partner with Regional claims to settle or escalate.
OFCI Management & Quality Assurance:
Help facilitate the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing)/OFCI equipment once delivered to site, including inspections and appropriate sign-offs. Align and maintain design changes post IFC (Issued for Construction) if needed to support design changes and costs associated with procurement and engineering teams to ensure alignment with stakeholders to drive resolution. Deliver and coordinate project design information, specifications, compliance documents and technical submittals (master & project level design alignment) Collaborate with the stakeholders wherever storage solutions are required.
Supplier Engagement & Performance:
Manage post award site delivery scheduling, on-time delivery performance, and reporting. Communicate scheduling delays from OFCI/LLE (Long-Lead Equipment) equipment to relevant stakeholders. Oversee site specific LLE performance and collaborate with both internal and external partners to proactively resolve issues. Assist Procurement lead as liaison between Supplier, Engineer On Record(EOR), Architectural Engineer (AE), engineering and supply chain teams to execute complex post award design alignment between suppliers and Microsoft. Manage the stakeholder reporting on a weekly basis or monthly basis
Embody our Culture and Values
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
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 Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 5+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations OR equivalent experience.2+ years of experience of Construction or Project Management Experience
2+ years of experience procuring Mechanical and/or Electrical equipment
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Hyperscale data center or large building construction experience in an owner or general contractor capacity Knowledge of data center industry and experience managing a variety of project delivery. Drive to deliver results in midst of ambiguity and matrixed org. Ability to prepare and process purchase orders. Effective communicator that can interact with diverse groups across organizational levels. Ability to leverage and implement new processes. Understanding of sourcing strategy and supply chain execution for long lead items across multiple categories. Ability to integrate successfully into large-scale construction projects - large dollar contracts of over $50 Million
Sourcing and Category Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $94,600 - $183,800 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 $122,000 - $200,500 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-pay
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 20, 2024.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
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