APAC Business Operation Director - Datacenter
Microsoft
APAC Business Operation Director - Datacenter
Singapore
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Overview
Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services.
APAC Business Operation Director has three main scopes under responsibilities. Financial Budgeting & Analysis, Sourcing & Procurement and Operational Efficiency Improvement. Finance Budgeting & Analysis plays a crucial role by managing its financial resources, supporting strategic planning and maintaining financial health. Sourcing and Procurement is responsible for acquiring the goods and services to operate efficiently and cost-effectively. This includes everything from maintenance & repair to office supplies and outsourced services. Operational Efficiency Improvement plays a critical role in driving continuous improvement and efficiency across APAC DC Operation. The focus is on streamlining processes, reducing waste, and building a culture of performance and innovation.
Qualifications
Educational Qualifications
- Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Engineering.
- Lean or Six Sigma Certification.
- Preferred :
- Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)
- Certified in Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
Experience
- Experience in financial budgeting and financial analysis.
- Minimum: 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain.
- Experience managing global or multi-regional functions is a strong advantage.
- Minimum: 5 years of experience in continuous improvement roles leading and coaching Lean Sigma projects.
✅ Core Skills and Competencies
- Leadership and Team Management
- Financial Acumen
- Analytical Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Strategic Sourcing Expertise
- Negotiation Skills
- Risk and Compliance Knowledge
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Process Optimization Expertise
- Training and Coaching
Responsibilities
Financial Budgeting & Analysis
- Prepare annual budgets and forecasts for Opex and Capex
- Monitor actual performance against budget.
- Analyse financial trends and variances.
- Thorough financial analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.
Sourcing and Procurement
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers.
- Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
- Analyse market trends to find cost-saving opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
- Monitor supplier performance, compliance, and risk.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure purchases are within approved budgets.
- Support just-in-time procurement to reduce carrying costs.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, legal standards, and ethical practices.
- Conduct due diligence on suppliers for quality, sustainability, and ethical sourcing.
Efficiency Improvement
- Define performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Identify opportunities for improvement across APAC Data Center Ops.
- Deploy continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen.
- Facilitate workshops and cross-functional teams to solve complex operational challenges.
- Support cross-departmental alignment and efficiency.
- Coach teams on problem-solving, root cause analysis, and decision-making frameworks.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with finance, data center operations, legal, logistics and Central Teams in HQ.