Director Global Category Management at Microsoft

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Negotiation Strategy, Supplier Selection, Performance Management, Market Intelligence, Service Level Agreements, Continuous Improvement, Data Analytics, People Management, Project Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Contract Negotiation, Risk Mitigation, Employee Development, Procurement Processes, Automation, Process Streamlining

Industry

Software Development

Description

Negotiation Strategy: Develops high-level negotiation strategies, organize procurement bid results, and then communicates complete strategy and results to senior management. Supplier Selection: Oversees supplier selection and performance management through applying subject matter expertise in procurement processes and policies, and market intelligence to develop, and influence channel strategies cross-functionally and/or cross-regionally that reduce costs, mitigate risks, and enable scalable execution with consistency, accuracy, quality, and timeliness of delivery. Successfully facilitates negotiation of final contracts that achieve business goals. Provides strategic oversight for improving existing, or establishing new, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and/or defined milestones and deliverables, holds accountability and ownership of SLAs, and ensures compliance is cascaded down to the business Supplier Engagement: Proactively segments suppliers and utilizes engagement programs to improve performance and achieve business goals. Directs supplier activity across multiple accounts and complex purchasing categories Continuous Improvement: always be seeking ways to streamline, automate, and simplify processes. This will include deployment of tools, proficiency in data analytics, and ability to work with IT groups to provide system requirements. People Management: Driving employee growth and development, executing projects, and managing performance. Embody our Culture and Values Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 7+ 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 9+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations 7+ years of supply chain experience working with industrial electrical, mechanical, or energy products 5+ years people management experience 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Category leadership role

Responsibilities

Develop high-level negotiation strategies and oversee supplier selection and performance management. Drive continuous improvement and employee development while ensuring compliance with service level agreements.