Senior Sourcing Engineer

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

9d • $119,800 - $261,000

About The Position

Microsoft Devices Operations is seeking a Senior Sourcing Engineer to drive end-to-end sourcing strategies across its Global Fulfillment & Logistics network. The role focuses on supplier leadership, category strategy ownership, and delivering consumer hardware products to customers on time and under budget in a dynamic global environment. It requires broad supply chain knowledge and expertise in Fulfillment & Logistics and/or Original Design Manufacturer services, along with the business acumen, strategic thinking, and industry insight needed to engage senior executives.

The successful candidate will develop category strategies, lead negotiations and supplier relationships, and build a mature supply base that delivers competitive cost, quality, resilience, and technology outcomes across Microsoft Devices hardware. The role calls for logical analysis, evaluation of alternatives, adaptability, strategic planning, effective communication, and quantitative and qualitative assessment skills to guide cross-functional teams and maximize business impact.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field and at least 3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles; or a bachelor's degree in one of these fields and at least 4 years of such experience; or equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field and at least 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles; or a master's degree in one of these fields and at least 5 years of such experience; or equivalent experience.
• Deep industry knowledge relevant to Fulfillment & Logistics supporting the consumer electronics industry.
• Experience conducting market analysis of market size, players, customers, growth, technology replacements and forecasts, and pricing trends to formulate sourcing strategies.
• Experience delivering best-in-class total cost of ownership and continuity of supply, and building partnerships.
• Expertise in financial statement analysis to develop should-cost models and assess supplier cost competitiveness and financial strength before an RFx process.
• A combination of business and technical knowledge, particularly in assigned categories.
• Experience adhering to project and timeline requirements in Consumer Electronics Integrated Project Management.
• Ability to articulate perspectives to executive management and execute plans when directed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft systems and processes, and ability to synthesize diverse perspectives to drive effective action and execution.
• Interest in establishing new approaches to sourcing.
• Ability to communicate and think strategically, supporting viewpoints with facts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute differentiated sourcing strategies for assigned products using leading Fulfillment & Logistics service providers to deliver competitive cost, quality, innovation, and supply continuity.
• Own business performance for assigned product categories throughout their lifecycle, leading supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contracting, relationship management, performance improvement, and capability development with Product Development and Devices Operations.
• Set priorities, resolve execution barriers, and hold Fulfillment & Logistics partners accountable through measurable commitments, performance reviews, and corrective action plans aligned with Microsoft standards and business objectives.
• Develop and maintain transparent, predictable, and competitive cost models using should-cost analysis, benchmarking, and cost-driver insights; lead cost-reduction plans and manage total cost of ownership.
• Generate supplier, technology, and market intelligence to identify emerging capabilities, capacity constraints, cost trends, and geopolitical supply risks, and translate findings into category roadmaps and sourcing decisions.
• Identify and mitigate supply continuity, capacity, financial, compliance, geopolitical, and operational risks through supplier resilience plans, recovery actions, and business continuity strategies.
• Lead change initiatives to improve sourcing efficiency, decision quality, and supplier performance by standardizing repeatable processes, simplifying workflows, eliminating duplicate work, and building organizational capability.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Sourcing teams on category roadmaps, supplier selection, commercial decisions, launch readiness, production execution, and end-of-life transitions.
• Establish transparent governance, decision ownership, and operating rhythms to maintain strategic and operational alignment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior