Vendor & Procurement BPM

Job Title: Business Program Manager, Vendor & Procurement

Company: Microsoft via Biblioso

Location: 100% Remote

Contract Type: 18 month contract

Start Date: Immediate

Compensation: $55-$60 hourly

Position not open for C2C or any third-party arrangements.

Overview

Microsoft is working to improve the lives of employees across the globe, those within Microsoft and outside, through the development of personalized and intuitive digital experiences. Digital experiences which range from recruitment, compensation, and onboarding to training and career development.

We are looking for a Business Program Manager with Procurement and Vendor Management experience who wants to use their skills to help shape the sourcing strategy. You will collaborate with multiple partners, business team members, and key stakeholders like Operations and Corporate Procurement to help our organization manage the sourcing process for external staffing and learning solutions.

Microsoft's mission is to enable every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is based on having a growth mindset, a focus on inspiring excellence, and motivating teams and leaders to do their best every day. By doing this, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. You can help us accomplish our mission.

Responsibilities

• Work with program leads to understand their sourcing needs.
• Find or suggest a supplier that meets Partners’ goals.
• Negotiate business and legal terms following Microsoft policies and standards.
• Create or renew Statement of Works (SOWs) using Microsoft approved forms.
• Maintain good relationships with both suppliers and program owners.
• Be a Trusted Advisor for program owners on contracted processes and procedures.
• Track RFI/RFP (Requests for Information/Proposals)
• Provide weekly status reports on volume, processing timeframes, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Document and improve end to end processes.
• Assist in resolving procurement and operational issues.
• Prepare for key supplier performance reviews, and meetings.
• Manage the tools and processes needed to support the program.
• Partner with Procurement to enhance sourcing insight and program management.
• Support other LOC business and operation management team members as needed.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations, Finance or related field AND 4+ years’ work experience in program management, process management, process improvement
• OR equivalent experience.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in HR, Procurement or Vendor Management.

Benefits

At Biblioso, we are committed to the well-being of our employees and offer a competitive benefits package to support their needs, including:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time

We believe that investing in our team's well-being is essential for the success of our company.

Team Environment

In this role, the nature of the work is dynamic and requires a collaborative attitude. While you have specific duties, it's important to understand that the entire team is responsible for the final delivery, and this may occasionally involve taking on additional tasks outside your primary responsibilities. The ability to adapt and contribute wherever needed is key to succeeding in this environment.

Contact

Abier Nupen | [email protected]

This role is not open for C2C or any third-party arrangements.