Joe Brooke

About Joe Brooke

Senior Director of Procurement focused on Strategic Sourcing for Microsoft’s Commercial Cloud + AI infrastructure. I lead efforts to build resilient, high-velocity supply chains for data center growth across the Americas, managing end-to-end strategies for electrical, mechanical, energy equipment procurement and build execution.I am passionate about operational excellence and driving results through people. My leadership approach centers on empowering teams, fostering collaboration, and developing talent to deliver speed, cost efficiency, and reliability at scale. By partnering across supply chain, engineering, construction, and supplier ecosystems, I ensure alignment and execution that supports Microsoft’s cloud ambitions.What motivates me most is working with talented people and fostering collaboration across teams. I believe in mentoring and developing future leaders while driving operational excellence through data-driven decisions. Every challenge is an opportunity to innovate, and I thrive on turning complexity into clarity for the teams I lead.I believe leadership is about caring for others and always doing what is best for people. This means mentoring team members, creating clarity in challenging situations, and advocating for solutions that benefit both customers and partners. Every decision I make is guided by the principle that people matter most.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, Data Center Infrastructure for Comm Cloud Ai

   Microsoft

   Mar 2023 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

   Leading OFCI Equipment Strategic Sourcing & Procurement for Cloud Infrastructure across the Americas, with a focus on Equipment/Long Lead Equipment (LLE) and Substation Design/Bid/Build Procurement.This role encompasses end-to-end responsibilities including sourcing, procurement, contracting, negotiation, planning, and technical alignment for critical equipment categories.Key Achievements- Reduced re-work by 50%, improving efficiency and quality by consolidating sourcing & procurement - Shortened submittal durations by 70%, accelerating project timelines- Optimized supply-demand alignment, cutting lost allocations by 25%- Reduced equipment spend by 20%- Improved on-time delivery from suppliers by 40%Key Responsibilities- Lead sourcing & procurement for Electrical, Mechanical, Energy, and Substation Design-Bid-Build categories - Deliver cost containment strategies and budget optimization - Oversee Purchase Order and Change Order execution and management - Manage forecasting and portfolio planning for large-scale projects - Coordinate engineering teams and suppliers for critical equipment - Negotiate commercial terms and ensure compliance with contractual conditions- Manage on-time and full as well as on-time delivery. Categories include:MechanicalAHU (Air Handling Units), BAS (Building Automation System)CRAH (Computer Room Air Handling)CRAC (Computer Room Air Conditioner)EPMS (Electrical Power Monitoring Systems)BUS (Busway & Busplugs)HAC (Hot Aisle Containment)ACC (Air Cooled Chillers)WCC (Water Cooled Chillers)CDU (Coolant Distribution Units)DCU (Dry Cooling Units/Fin Fan)FCT (Fluid Cooling Towers) Energy SUB (Substation Transformers & High Voltage Breakers)GEN (Generators), ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch)Electrical LVS (Low-Voltage Switchgear)MVS (Medium-Voltage Switchgear) UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)PDU (Power Distribution Unit)ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch)E-House Buildings & Skidding

Education

• Washington State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration - Management and Operations

• Colorado State University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management

Skills

• Wireless
• Returns
• M2m
• Quality Assurance
• Integration
• Business Process Improvement
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Wireless Technologies
• Retail
• Channel Partners
• User Acceptance Testing
• Supply Chain Operations
• Negotiation
• Sales
• Team Leadership
• Leadership
• Customer Experience Management
• Sap Inventory Management
• Management
• Telecommunications
• Product Development
• Multi-Channel Retail
• Analysis
• Sales Management
• Direct Sales
• Customer Engagement
• Project Management
• Inventory Control
• Mobile Devices
• Process Improvement
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Customer Satisfaction
• Customer Experience