About this role

Overview 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. The Senior Manager, Procurement planning provides dedicated ownership of AMER inventory governance and portfolio risk management. The role connects inventory visibility, utilization and reduction activities with weekly execution governance, ensuring risks are identified, quantified, assigned, mitigated and escalated through a repeatable operating rhythm. This role is designed to move inventory and risk management from fragmented, reactive follow-up to disciplined, cross-functional execution with clear accountability and executive visibility. Responsibilities Responsibilities:<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td> Inventory Governance & Optimization  <ul><li>Own the tracking and governance of CAPEX storage, on-hand and unallocated inventory across the AMER portfolio.  </li></ul><ul><li>Lead and coordinate cross-functional inventory utilization reviews, fungibility assessments, allocation governance and consumption prioritization.  </li></ul><ul><li>Drive inventory reduction initiatives focused on stranded, aging, excess and obsolescence exposure.  </li></ul><ul><li>Support inventory audits, data reconciliation and accountability for inventory disposition decisions.  </li></ul>Portfolio Risk Management & Governance  <ul><li>Operate a repeatable portfolio risk framework covering identification, quantification, ownership, mitigation, escalation and closure.  </li></ul><ul><li>Integrate demand, supply, signal changes, supplier recovery, inventory and data-integrity risks into a consolidated view.  </li></ul><ul><li>Maintain mitigation plans, reason-code discipline, and decision logs across execution activities.  </li></ul><ul><li>Identify systemic themes and emerging risks, translating operational detail into decision-ready executive insights.  </li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate escalations with accountable stakeholders and monitor corrective actions through closure.  </li></ul>S&OE and Cross-Functional Execution  <ul><li>Facilitate the weekly AMER S&OE operating rhythm, including agenda development, pre-read preparation, risk review, decisions and follow-up.  </li></ul><ul><li>Connect weekly execution issues to Regional priorities, including capacity readiness, and inventory positioning. </li></ul><ul><li>Maintain integrated action tracking across inventory, risk and execution workstreams.  </li></ul><ul><li>Partner with Planning, Procurement, Engineering, DCE, Project Controls and site execution teams to resolve constraints and clarify ownership.  </li></ul><ul><li>Develop playbooks, standard work and process documentation that improve consistency and scalability.  </li></ul> </td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr></tbody></table> Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Operations, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years experience in data science/analytics, engineering, industrial engineering, supply chain, operations, or project management with a supply chain or operations field OR equivalent experience.Preferred Qualifications:Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Operations, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years experience in data science/analytics, engineering, or project management with a supply chain or operations field OR Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Operations, or related field AND 12+ years experience in data science/analytics, engineering, or project management with a supply chain or operations field OR equivalent experience.Background Check 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: <ul type="disc"><li>Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.</li></ul>#COICareers | #EPCCareers | #DCDCareers Integrated Business Planning IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116,900 - $203,600 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 $148,400 - $222,600 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: <a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay">https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay</a> This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. <hr> Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. 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