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Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers Microsoft’s 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.The CO+I Datacenter business is looking to fill the critical role Director – Supplier Assurance. We are seeking an individual with deep compliance experience to lead the CO+I Supplier Assurance team, which performs supplier screening and due diligence. As the Director, you will play a key role in the supplier’s lifecycle by seeking innovative and effective approaches to identify, assess and mitigate risk.As a Supplier Assurance Director, you will oversee and lead the Supplier Screening Program and work to ensure Strategic and Preferred vendors are compliant with requirements and other contractually required activities. You will contribute to the success of the CO+I business by driving compliance excellence and performance quality among third-party suppliersYou will partner with teams across CO+I, as well as other organizations within Microsoft including Business Operations, Corporate Procurement and Third-Party Compliance Engineering to drive and incorporate best practices.You should understand the criticality of compliance to Microsoft's success and will ideally have experience with supplier monitoring and controls across large and complex organizations. You are organized, self-motivated, have a strong attention to detail, and robust communication skills to help drive compliance in a fast-paced and ambiguous organization.This position will lead the Supplier Assurance team reporting to the Sr. Director of the Global Supply Chain Center of ExcellenceIn alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.ResponsibilitiesLead the Supplier Assurance team, that manages the supplier vetting program for CO+I (includes ABAC, financial and human rights vetting).
Serve as the subject matter expert for CO+I Supplier Screening program, answering questions and providing guidance and support as needed to internal stakeholders
Lead a team of compliance professionals, focused on the supplier screening program
Serve as the primary point of contact for our supplier screening partners, to ensure a smooth enrollment and screening process in accordance with agreed upon parameter and expectations
Build strong relationships with subject matter experts across the company
Monitor and review screening reporting for suppliers with flagged or non-passing ratings to determine whether escalation, remediation, suspension and/or termination may be needed
When appropriate, present recommendations for remediation, suspension or termination and obtain approval from designated internal stakeholders prior to taking action
Obtain quotes and/or conduct benchmarking research to estimate third-party supplier costs in support of overall proposal efforts
Provide or recommend content in response to procurement related questions or issues
Regularly assess and continuously improve screening programs.
Lead the creation and dissemination of monthly program metrics to inform leadership.
QualificationsRequired/Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, or related field AND 8+ years work experience in supplier compliance, assurance, audit, risk OR equivalent experience.
6+ years management (e.g., people, project, process, vendor, change) experience.
4 years of experience in contracting/contract management and with supplier-related policies, controls or processes.
4 years of experience working in a multi-jurisdictional, highly-matrixed company.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with land development or the construction industry.
Experience with data center operations
Experience working in a multinational, publicly traded company
Ability to understand and manage through complex situations
Manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately and with a high level of discretion
In addition, this position requires:
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, global environment.
Ability to successfully collaborate, create clarity, and drive effective communication between stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage large scale change and influence in a matrixed organization.
Prior experience in managing by influence across multiple teams/groups across an organization.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal collaboration skill, clear and succinct delivery
Strong 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.
Demonstrated customer focus – evaluates decisions through the eyes of the customer and develops processes to deliver outcomes that meet corporate, operations and sourcing goals.
Change oriented, actively generates process improvements; champions and drives change initiatives; confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways, balances multiple and competing priorities and executes accordingly.
Undaunted by challenges with a drive for executiondelivering excellent results under tight, pressure filled timelines.
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.Citizenship Verification : This position requires verification of US Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements.#COICareersMicrosoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/accommodationrequest) .Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
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