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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 Manager - Toronto.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 5+ years experience (including internships) in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations
• OR 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 equivalent experience

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 every two years thereafter.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 5+ years experience (including internships) in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations
• 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 methods - ability to lead a project team in defining risk and developing the appropriate contracting.
• Drive to deliver for results in midst of ambiguity and matrixed org.
• Technical ability to write contracts, ability to set up sourcing plans and negotiation strategies and execute them.
• Effective communicator that can interact with diverse groups across organizational levels.
• Familiarity with common process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six-Sigma, etc.) and ability to facilitate change management.
• Ability to leverage and implement new processes and get buy in from a cross-functional team.
• 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 Canada is CAD $88,800 - CAD $165,000 per year.
  Find additional pay information here:
  https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html
  Microsoft will accept applications for the role until August 31, 2024
  

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The role is responsible for partnering with the broader Global Supply Chain teams including Planning & Analytics, Procurement, Construction Execution, Supplier Quality and overall Special Projects team to meet the on-time delivery for a large, complex capital project. This role will drive towards the support of acceptance, installation, and commissioning of the OFCI (Owner Furnished Contractor Installed) Equipment at the Construction site in collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders.