Microsoft

Sourcing Engineer II - Component

Microsoft • $102K — $202K *
Redmond, WA 98052In-Person
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 1+ years in procurement/sourcing, or equivalent experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field AND 2+ years in procurement/sourcing, or equivalent experience.
  • Deep industry knowledge of consumer electronics engineering or manufacturing.
  • Experience in market analysis for formulating sourcing strategies.
  • Ability to perform financial statement analysis for cost modeling.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute leading sourcing strategies based on comprehensive market knowledge.
  • Secure components/services to meet Microsoft’s cost and technology goals through effective supplier management.
  • Provide accurate, data-driven cost estimates and projections for decision-making.
  • Drive change management to enhance efficiency and performance across sourcing processes.
  • Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contractual agreements effectively.
  • Develop supplier capabilities and improve roadmap visibility for Microsoft hardware.
  • Meet commitments on cost, quality, compliance, and timely delivery.

Benefits

  • Access to various professional development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in consumer electronics.
  • Supportive company culture focused on innovation and growth.
  • Chance to be part of a cross-functional team environment.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Overview

Join Microsoft in this amazing opportunity as a Sourcing Engineer II launching innovative and challenging consumer electronics products while developing and executing market leading sourcing strategies. This position provides significant impact and the chance to guide cross-functional teams through complex sourcing activities.

The Microsoft Devices Operations (MDO) group seeks aSourcing Engineer specializing in components sourcing for the consumer electronics hardware. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, oversee negotiations of Product Supply Agreements, and execute associated contractual matters. An ideal candidate will have high ambition to grow with Microsoft and MDO.

We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record of success in dynamic and demanding environments. The ideal individual will demonstrate an ability to resolve challenges through logical analysis, evaluating alternatives, adaptability, strategic planning, and effective communication-essential for guiding cross-functional teams through sourcing activities. Both quantitative and qualitative assessment skills are required to maximize available resources.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a market leading sourcing strategy for the assigned component category via full market knowledge, supplier rationalization, predictable and industry leading commodity pricing plan, and total cost of ownership (TCO) cost modeling through transparent supplier relationship management.
  • Secure components and/or services in the assigned category to support Microsoft's technology and cost objectives through effective sourcing and supplier management.
  • Deliver accurate, data-driven cost estimates and projections that can be validated through alternative analyses, critical review, and informed decision-making.
  • Drive change management to continuously improve efficiency and performance via repeatable processes, people growth, and agentic AI development.
  • Business owner of the category and component supplier relationships, including the management and negotiation of contractual agreements and related negotiations and executions.
  • Develop supplier capabilities and drive roadmap visibility across Microsoft hardware businesses.
  • Achieve established commitments on total cost results, supply, quality and compliance adherence, and on-time delivery.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • 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.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Deep industry knowledge relevant to engineering or manufacturing for the consumer electronics hardware.
  • Demonstrated experience in market analysis to dissect market size, players, customers, growth, technology replacements/forecasts, pricing trends, etc., to formulate sourcing strategies.
  • Experience in delivering best in class total cost of ownership (TCO), continuity of supply (COS), and in building partnerships.
  • Expertise in financial statement analysis to derive should-cost models and cost competitiveness/financial strengths of suppliers before RFx is conducted.
  • Combination of business and technical knowledge base, particularly for assigned categories.
  • Project/timeline (Consumer Electronics Integrated Project Management) adherence experiences.
  • Ability to articulate points of view with executive management but execute plans when directed.
  • Proficient in mastering Microsoft systems and processes, and adept at synthesizing diverse perspectives to drive effective action and execution.
  • Passionate about opportunities to establish new approach to sourcing.
  • Ability to communicate and think strategically to support ideology with facts.


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Sourcing Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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Microsoft is an American multinational corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services. Microsoft’s devices and consumer (D&C) licensing segment licenses the Windows operating system and related software, Microsoft Office for consumers, and the Windows Phone operating system. The company’s computing and gaming hardware segment provides Xbox gaming and entertainment consoles and accessories, second-party and third-party video games, and Xbox Live subscriptions; surface devices and accessories; and Microsoft PC accessories. Its phone hardware segment offers Lumia smartphones and other non-Lumia phones. Its D&C segment provides Windows Store, Xbox Live transactions, and Windows phone store; search advertising; display advertising; Office 365 Home and Office 365 Personal; first-party video games; and other consumer products and services as well as operating retail stores. Microsoft’s commercial licensing segments license server products, including Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and related Client Access Licenses (CALs); Windows Embedded; Windows operating system; Microsoft Office for business, including Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Lync, and related CALs; Microsoft Dynamics business solutions; and Skype. Its commercial segment offers enterprise services, including premier support services and Microsoft consulting services; commercial cloud comprising Office 365 Commercial, other Microsoft Office online offerings, Dynamics CRM Online, and Microsoft Azure; and other commercial products and online services. The company markets and distributes its products through original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and resellers, as well as online.

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Size
181,000 employees
Market Cap
$1,762.4 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$51.3 billion
Founded
1975
5 Year Trend
+15.5%
Revenue
$153.2 billion
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