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    Buyer, Carbon Removal Nature Based Solutions - Redmond, WA, United States - BuildSubmarines

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    Overview

    As the environmental challenges facing the world grow, so too has Microsoft's commitment to ensuring that the company's activities are in-line with the best available science and the expectations of leading stakeholder communities. With workstreams spanning multiple organizations, the Energy & Sustainability teams at Microsoft coordinate its science-based, measurable, and scalable sustainability investments and procurement strategies to advance carbon reduction and removal solutions.

    The Microsoft Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) team is charged with procuring high-quality carbon removal that enables Microsoft to meet its ambitious goal of becoming carbon negative by 2030. To this end, the Microsoft Carbon Dioxide Removal team seeks a high-performing, curiosity-driven individual to join our team as a Buyer, Carbon Removal Nature Based Solutions. As a Buyer, Carbon Removal Nature Based Solutions, you will join one of our existing deal teams charged with originating high-quality, innovative carbon removal projects and negotiating the transactions that will get those projects built. In this role, you will have procurement experience in carbon or other environmental markets, a commercial execution-oriented mindset, and can take a hands-on approach to shaping Microsoft Carbon Dioxide Removal opportunities into creative, first-of-a-kind deals working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

    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.

    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.

    Responsibilities

    Execute all phases of sourcing strategy for nature based 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 forestry, soil carbon, or other nature based large-scale carbon credit purchasing.
    Develop subject matter expertise in nature based 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 nature based carbon removal to obtain necessary deal approvals and drive the industry forward.

    Embody our Culture and Values

    Qualifications

    Required Qualifications:
    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 rolesOR 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 equivalent experience.

    Experience in any of the following: procurement contracting, environmental industries, energy/commodities experience; carbon removal, or related

    Other Requirements:

    Cloud Background check: 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 Qualifications:
    Experience negotiating long-term purchase agreements (e.g. offtakes) for environmental market products & services
    Knowledge and proven experience in carbon markets
    Experience working with carbon removal or other environmental attribute suppliers
    Experience in nature based carbon removal or adjacent climate change topics

    Sourcing Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $94,300 - $182,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $120,900 - $198,600 per year.

    Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

    Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 1, 2024.

    Microsoft 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.

    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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