Microsoft · 1 day ago
Carbon Removal Buyer
United States, Washington, Redmond
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $199K/yr
1+ years expMicrosoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team is responsible for the full lifecycle of Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure. They are seeking a Carbon Removal Buyer to join their team, focusing on procuring high-quality carbon removal projects and negotiating transactions to support Microsoft's goal of becoming carbon negative by 2030.
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Responsibilities
Execute all phases of sourcing strategy for nature-based and/or engineered carbon removal solutions, ranging from direct carbon removal procurement to strategic origination partnerships, and including identification, evaluation, and prioritization of opportunities
Structure and negotiate CDR offtake agreements for carbon credits that balance company risks and the first-of-its-kind nature of large-scale carbon credit purchasing
Develop subject matter expertise in carbon removal approaches, and track and analyze relevant global trends related to carbon removal, including technical innovations, deployment cycles, and regulatory developments
Review proposals for carbon removal projects, working closely with third-party advisors to ensure scientific/technical integrity throughout the procurement process and with colleagues to confirm fit with overall portfolio strategy
Produce internal and external presentations on specific procurement opportunities and general aspects of carbon removal to obtain necessary deal approvals and drive the industry forward
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles OR Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 2+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles OR equivalent experience
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:
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Preferred
Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 3+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles OR Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 5+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles OR equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience negotiating business agreements and creating win-win scenarios
Demonstrated experience negotiating long-term purchase agreements (e.g. offtakes) for environmental market products & services
Demonstrated knowledge and proven experience in carbon markets
Demonstrated experience working with carbon removal or other environmental attribute suppliers
Ability to analyze markets and industries to determine new opportunities and inform strategic direction
Ability to lead innovative programs across stakeholders in corporate procurement, legal, and finance to align compliance and execution
Company
Microsoft
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