Campus LLE Procurement Execution Manager - Melbourne

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.  ​​​​​​​Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud.  Within CO&I, the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) team 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 cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.  In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. The Data Center “Campus LLE Procurement Execution Manager” is a site-based role accountable for post-award execution of LLE (Long Lead Equipment) and OFCI (Owner Furnished Contractor Installed) packages across assigned data-centre projects. The role leads Delivery, Site readiness, Supplier Mobilisation, Equipment Commissioning support, Risk management and Commercial governance from Equipment PO (Purchase-order) handover to DC Operations handover. Working across Strategic Sourcing, Project controls, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Quality and Cost teams, the role drives Safe, Timely, Compliant and Commercially controlled outcomes   Success in the role requires Outstanding Procurement, Project Management/Execution, Supplier-management, Negotiation and stakeholder-leadership capability, together with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed project environment. The overall objective is to deliver OFCI equipment safely, on time, to the required quality standard and within approved commercial and governance controls.

Compliance  •    Act as the compliance gate for post-award OFCI changes, by monitor Change Order and Provisional Change Order service levels, preventing After-the-Fact commitments, and escalate urgent cases with validated evidence, project impact and a recommended compliant path forward. •    Own OFCI payment-compliance controls by verifying that each supplier's Payment Application is supported by contractual entitlement, maintain an auditable record of the assessment, and ensure payment claims align with approved cash-flow forecasts. •    Identify emerging risks through data-driven approach and drive action to protect current project delivery schedule  •    Leads decision making around the execution and evolution of various workstream processes, identifies and seeks solutions to compliance gaps, and influences leadership to drive change internally and/or externally.  •    Ensures adherence to procurement policy, educates stakeholders and suppliers on policy compliance, and drives the remediation and resolution of any issues.  On Time Delivery: •    Own the integrated post-award OFCI delivery plan for the Campus Data Center Projects from purchase-order handover through manufacturing at OEMs, Factory acceptance testing, logistics, site delivery, installation interfaces, commissioning support and final handover to operations team.  •    Maintain alignment between contractual delivery dates, supplier schedules, site-readiness milestones and the overall project program •    Ensure On time delivery as per OEMs Contractual ROJs (Required on Job Site) dates •    Help facilitate the LLE/OFCI (Owner Furnish Contractor Installed) equipment once delivered to site, including inspections and appropriate sign offs.   •    Address quality-related issues as they arise