Microsoft Procurement Operations Manager 

United States, Washington 

359279759

and cost effective.  Procurement is a global team of 215+ employees across 30 countries supporting 100+ geographies andgreat careergrowth opportunities with a rewarding and flexible work environment so you can better integrate professional and personal life.

Procurement Operations

Managerto lead the strategy of ourportal and Procurement Support platformSource to Pay processes and system changes to reduce risk, reduce cost and enhance user experiences.  This role is scoped to provide specialization in AI transformation and internal/external portal experiences.This is a collaborative role where you will need to confidently work across the Microsoft Procurement organization at all levels to manage key initiatives and strategic projects.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance or related field AND 2+ years work experience in program management, process management, process improvement

  • OR equivalent experience.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until December 20, 2024.

• Lead the execution, successfuldeliveryand oversight ofSupplierWeband Procurement support capability, continually documenting,monitoringandidentifying

• Manage complex toolrequirements, understandingdownstream implications to ensure effective,efficientand compliant workflows/processesfor both internal and 3rdparty tools

• Develop relationships with internal/external stakeholders and become a trusted partner to help achieve business goals and resolve/escalate issues through resolution

• Create and manage project plans for releases, ensuring that key stakeholders provide sign-off on changes and operational teams are ready

• Partner withvarious stakeholders andproject leads onproject plan and project schedule to ensure that project deadlines are met, assessing project risks andissuesand providing solutions where applicable

• Develop andmaintain

• In-depth understanding and experience running and managing technical development releases, withanalytical skills,attention to detailandability toidentifysystems strengths and weaknesses, passion for innovation and continuous improvement
• Translatebusiness needs into clear and concise business requirements and/or functional specifications
• Coordinate activities foruser acceptance testing and system test execution
• Perform ad hoc activities to support the project and operational needs