Microsoft Global Supplier Account Manager 

United States, Washington 

592233347

and cost effective and exceed stakeholder expectations$30B+ in annual purchases worldwide.

be responsible for

Required/Minimum 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

Preferred/Additonal Qualifications

• Contract management/negotiation experience
• 6-10 years of buisness expereince, including leadership roles
• 5 years procurement and/or supplier management, with proven performance improvements realized year over year
• Demonstrated experience in providing strategic and thought leadership in the discipline of supplier relationship management
• Ability to communicate information proactively/effectively, create effective Program stories of impact, able to evangelize and influence across multiple audiences and at all levels in the organization
• Ability to persuade, lead and motivate others through indirect influence
• Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft’s core businesses fundamentals
• Experience of managing executive escalations from initiation to settlement

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Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 12, 2024.

• Support the continued evolution of Procurement’s Microsoft Supplier Relationship Management Strategy.
• Partner and collaborate with a high performing team of Supplier Account Managers that work with internal stakeholders across Microsoft business groups to drive supplier accountability and enhance economic value
• Use judgment, subject matterexpertise, and proven methodologies to minimize risk and business impact
• Demonstrate through effective measurement and performance systems that Managed Suppliers continue to be our most trusted, capable & compliant suppliers to deliver business outcomes faster & with greater quality
• Partner with Suppliers to enable Microsoft to be the Customer & Partner of Choice, ensuring we get the A team, winning our war for talent.
• In partnership withCorporate, External, and Legal Affair(CELA) monitor, assess and improve our Master contract agreements to provide comprehensive coverage, protection, and flexibility for Microsoft through skillful negotiations and strategic development of new contract structure
• Lead and manage high complexity multi-faceted supplier relationships partnering with our sales executives, alliance leaders driving the360 perspectivelanding and accelerating go to market opportunities while driving supplier accountability.
• Provide leadership and proactive management of stakeholder relationships, both internal and with suppliers. Proactively recognize business and supplier issues, provide advice and risk mitigation strategies to internal customersregardingsupplier matters, offer counsel, guidance, and interpretation during all stages of the supplier life cycle and ensure management is appropriately briefed on all significant terms and risks
• Act as a thought leader to drive continuous improvement to our Supplier Relationship Management processes and tools.
• Partner and land key company strategic initiatives and goals through our Managed Suppliers including diversity,sustainabilityand trust.
• Drive economic value realization
• Manage supplier accountability and performance
• Balance trade-offs tooptimizefor value for Microsoft
• Develope,negotiateand implement contract strategies
• Embody our and