Microsoft Supply Chain Program Manager 

United States, Washington 

912359203

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or related field AND 3+ years supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing, or related experience
  • OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or related field AND 1+ year(s) supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing, or related experience
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in project management, procurement, or similar roles

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:

This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or similar master's degree.
• PMP certified.
• Proven project management/process improvement skills, effectively evaluates information/data to make decisions; anticipates obstacles and develops plans to resolve issues; creates actionable strategies and operational plans.
• Demonstrates strategic thinking and leadership with strong relationship management ability.
• Experience with inventory planning.
• Ability to effectively design, gain alignment, and successfully execute process improvement initiatives from project start to finish within a matrixed organization
• Proven track record for identifying risks and implementing mitigations successfully.
• Capable of performing complex data analysis to identify problems or opportunities to improve supply chain performance.
• Proven knowledge of supply chain procurement processes and logistics.
• Able to think and plan strategically and execute tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Possess business acumen, able to think and plan strategically and execute tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communication, interpersonal & presentation skills.
• Results orientated with strong analytical and problem resolution skills.
• Critical thinking and ability to drive resolution in ambiguous situations.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

The Supply Chain Program Manager for Network Sourcing will be responsible for managing the commercial administration requirements for our Network Hub suppliers.

This role will contribute to building expertise in, driving consistency, and leading initiatives across external suppliers and internal Microsoft finance and operations teams, in areas including, but not limited to:

• Compliance & Audit Execution
• Accounts Payable Reconciliation
• Rhythm of Business management (MBR)

This role will report to the Director of Network Hub Sourcing & Supply Chain.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Meet regularly with Network hub suppliers to review and manage Accounts Payable reconciliation, identifying blockers & working with internal teams (including Finance, Corporate Procurement, and DC Operations) to resolve invoice & payment issues.
• Ensure commercial compliance by managing supplier payment cycles within aged payable tolerances.
• Manage & develop relevant metrics to ensure appropriate performance management.
• Work with internal functional teams to prepare & assemble content for monthly business reviews with all Network hub suppliers.
• Perform audit and compliance-related tasks to ensure supplier adherence to contractual terms and requirements.
• Monitor & manage supplier services spend; assist in developing budgets and projections.
• Manage PO creation and invoicing approval for supplier services spend; shepherd appropriate alignment and approval in support of commercial terms execution.
• Collaborate across appropriate internal teams to develop recommendations for optimizing business performance, particularly as it relates to payments & invoice processing.