Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain execution representative for Microsoft CO+I in Canada. Responsible for the procurement of all services (general contractor, consultants, design firms, etc.) as well as long lead equipment for multiple data center builds in the Canada metro.
• Continuous Improvement: Always seek ways to streamline, automate, and simplify processes; includes deployment of tools, using data analytics and working with IT groups to define system requirements.
• Procurement Planning: Implement procurement plans to effectively deliver against project goals on budget.
• Negotiation: Implement appropriate negotiation strategies for the scope.
• Supplier Selection: Participate in supplier selection and performance management; ensure alignment to Microsoft business goals throughout.
• Contracting: Understand industry contracting norms and Microsoft contracting requirements; participate in negotiation of contracts that meet business goals.
• Contract Oversight: Monitor key elements of supplier performance to contracted requirements; implement corrective action and lessons learned.
• Project Management: Develop and implement plans to effectively deliver goods and services on time and within specifications while managing risk.
• Vendor Management: Develop and implement plans and resources to help support the build program in Canada from a supply chain perspective. This will involve the selection and on-boarding of consultant firms locally in Canada.

• Internal: Engineering, construction, cost management, category management, finance, safety, legal, scheduling, end to end project management, integration, risk management and other groups as needed.
• External: Contractors, consultants, suppliers, and industry groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction or supply chain field; Masters preferred
• 10+ years’ post graduate experience in supply chain/ procurement including AE, GC/trades, long lead equipment, construction services, or operations services.
• 5+ years of experience in the construction market
• 3+ years of experience in large scale mission critical projects (Wafer Fab, Pharma, Data Center, Healthcare, etc.)
• Proficiency and experience with various procurement methodologies and sourcing techniques
• Ability to operate and execute effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Experience in managing and leading a team (at least 2/3 direct reports)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with diverse groups across various organizational levels
• Ability to implement new processes and get buy in from a cross-functional stakeholders
• Proven track record in creating clarity, generating energy and delivering success; while constantly planning for the future
• Have high integrity – must be ethical and strong value-based individual focused on fairness and maintaining confidentiality
• Fluent in English

• Fluent in French
• Familiarity with data center construction build projects
• Technical ability to write contracts, ability to set up sourcing plans, negotiation strategies and execute against same.
• Familiarity with common process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six-Sigma, etc.) and ability to facilitate change management.
• Able to identify and implement opportunities that reduce cost and/or cycle time.
• Bring high energy – a drive to achieve results in midst of ambiguity and a matrix organization.
• Be a high performer – be able to fit the Microsoft “culture” by effectively multi-tasking and managing priorities; have a “sense of urgency” regarding issue resolution.
• Understand the importance of relationships inside the company and with our supply chain partners.