Global Category Manager - New Product Introduction

Global Category Manager

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) organization is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world's largest online services.

Within EPC, the Global Supply Chain (GSC) Global Category Management team sets the commercial and supply strategy for the long-lead equipment that goes into every Microsoft datacenter. The Generator (GEN) category covers the generator sets and full generator packages that keep our datacenters running through any grid interruption, along with emerging power technologies such as battery energy storage. The team owns the commercial relationship, pricing, contracts, capacity and supplier performance for every generator across AMER, EMEA and APAC. As a Global Category Manager on the Generator team, you will support supplier relationships, commercial reviews and negotiations, and the analysis and reporting that keep the category's workstreams moving.

This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ. Successful candidates must relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location. This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 40%.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Support generator and energy-storage supplier relationships, commercial reviews and negotiations with OEMs and dealers such as Caterpillar, Cummins and MTU/Rolls-Royce.
• Engage suppliers on project-level technical and commercial requirements in partnership with Engineering, Quality and Execution teams.
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification and regional expansion, with a focus on EMEA.
• Coordinate emerging power-technology workstreams such as battery energy storage (BESS) programs and renewable diesel, including statements of work, specification reviews and status reporting. Provide commercial analysis and reporting across active workstreams.
• Embody our Culture and Values.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 4+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 6+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation 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 upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with power generation or energy equipment (generators, battery energy storage, fuels) or datacenter and construction supply chains, including supporting statements of work and contract negotiations.
• Demonstrated excel and data-analysis skills (Power BI a plus)
• Effective communication with suppliers and senior stakeholders
• Ability to work across EMEA, AMER and APAC time zones.