Sr. Procurement Manager Data Center Retrofits

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I the Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) organization is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsofts cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex multi-disciplinary large scale multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the worlds largest online services.

This role is located in Des Moines IA; Redmond WA or Remote.

This role is eligible for remote or hybrid work of 3 days minimum per week if located within 50 miles of Des Moines IA or Redmond WA.

• Lead sourcing procurement and commercial strategy for Data Center Retrofit programs across the Americas including brownfield expansions capacity upgrades equipment refreshes operational resiliency projects and sustainability initiatives.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) and Long Lead Equipment (LLE) including switchgear generators transformers UPS systems mechanical cooling equipment skids controls electrical distribution infrastructure and other critical data center systems.

• Partner with Engineering Construction Critical Environment Infrastructure Planning Finance and Operations teams to align procurement strategies with retrofit execution plans outage requirements and business continuity objectives.

• Drive supplier engagement and commercial negotiations including master agreements purchase orders pricing initiatives schedule commitments risk allocation claims resolution and performance management.

• Manage equipment demand planning capacity allocation manufacturing lead times factory production schedules and delivery sequencing to support aggressive deployment timelines across multiple retrofit programs.

• Identify and mitigate supply chain commercial technical and execution risks impacting retrofit schedules operational readiness and critical infrastructure availability.

• Lead supplier performance governance through executive-level engagement escalation management recovery planning and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure delivery quality and cost objectives are achieved.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop procurement strategies supporting equipment standardization lifecycle replacement programs modernization initiatives and emerging technology deployments.

• Drive cost optimization opportunities through strategic sourcing value engineering market intelligence competitive bidding and supplier relationship management while maintaining quality and reliability standards.

• Establish procurement governance forecasting reporting and operational metrics to provide leadership visibility into spend schedule supply chain health and program risks.

• Support capital planning and investment decisions by providing market intelligence supplier capability assessments lead time forecasts budget inputs and procurement risk analysis.

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers to improve supply assurance increase flexibility accelerate deployment schedules and strengthen long-term capacity planning.

Qualifications:

Masters degree in Business Supply Chain Management Engineering Materials Science or related field AND 3 years experience in procurement supply chain sourcing engineering operations or relevant sales-related roles OR Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Engineering Materials Science or related field AND 4 years experience in procurement supply chain sourcing engineering operations or relevant sales-related roles OR equivalent experience.

While not required we also look for the followingPreferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Business Supply Chain Management Engineering Materials Science or related field AND 6 years experience in procurement supply chain sourcing engineering operations or relevant sales-related roles OR Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Engineering Materials Science or related field AND 8 years experience in procurement supply chain sourcing engineering operations or relevant sales-related roles OR equivalent experience.

Background Check 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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Sourcing and Category Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116900 - $203600 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 $148400 - $222600 per year.

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position will be open for a minimum of 5 days with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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