Director Supplier Assurance

About the role

Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers Microsoft’s core cloud platforms and services that millions of people use every day. With more than 95% of Fortune 500 business on Azure, 180+ million using Office 365, and millions using other services – all running on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure – CO+I builds and operates the foundation upon which Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and organization comes to life. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide.

We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the network that powers the world’s largest online services. Within CO+I, the Global Supply Chain team is responsible for establishing a supply chain that can meet the ever-growing Microsoft Cloud for our customers. We support a portfolio of complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-billion, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects and operations of those assets.

This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX, Washington DC, or Phoenix, AZ. Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Leads teams in applying data tools and analytics to monitor program performance and drive data-informed decisions and strategic improvements across functions.
• People Management: Managers deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring.
• Process Improvement and Innovation: Leads cross-functional process improvement initiatives and guides the implementation of high-impact solutions using established and emerging methodologies.
• Program and Project Management: Manages teams delivering complex, cross-functional supply chain projects with broad scope and significant business impact.
• Risk Management: Leads teams in identifying operational risks across programs or business functions and guides the development and implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Leads teams coordinating across internal and external partners to ensure successful execution of complex programs and resolution of cross-functional or high-impact issues.
• Supplier and Vendor Management: Leads teams in managing supplier performance and compliance across multiple suppliers or categories, ensuring alignment with business standards and objectives.
• Supply Chain Management: Leads teams in executing integrated supply chain activities across planning, sourcing, logistics, and operational functions to optimize cost, service, inventory performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Sustainability and Compliance: Leads teams in ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory standards through planning and reporting activities across multiple programs or business areas.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in end-to-end supply chain processes (e.g., planning, sourcing, logistics, fulfillment) and working across functions to deliver program outcomes
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in end-to-end supply chain processes (e.g., planning, sourcing, logistics, fulfillment) and working across functions to deliver program outcomes
• OR equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.

Additional Or Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years experience in end-to-end supply chain processes (e.g., planning, sourcing, logistics, fulfillment) and working across functions to deliver program outcomes OR Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field AND 15+ years experience in end-to-end supply chain processes (e.g., planning, sourcing, logistics, fulfillment) and working across functions to deliver program outcomes OR equivalent experience. 5+ years people management experience. Certification in Six Sigma.

Pay

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $277,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,600 - $303,600 per year.