Senior Sourcing Engineer

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

8d • $119,800 - $234,700

About The Position

Microsoft Devices Operations is seeking a Senior Sourcing Engineer with deep expertise in supply chain fulfillment and logistics and/or Original Design Manufacturer services. The role drives end-to-end sourcing strategies across Microsoft’s Global Fulfillment & Logistics network and supports delivery of hardware products to customers on time and under budget in a dynamic global environment. It includes ownership of category strategy and business performance across the product lifecycle, supplier leadership, negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration. The position regularly engages senior executives and requires business acumen, strategic thinking, industry insight, and strong quantitative and qualitative assessment skills.

The successful candidate will build a mature, competitive supply base that delivers cost, quality, resilience, and technology outcomes across Microsoft Devices hardware. They will develop category roadmaps and sourcing decisions using market and supplier intelligence, cost analysis, and risk assessment, while guiding cross-functional teams and improving sourcing processes. Microsoft describes its mission as empowering every person and every organization to achieve more, and emphasizes a growth mindset, innovation, collaboration, respect, integrity, accountability, and inclusion.

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 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.
• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, industry insight, and quantitative and qualitative assessment skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and guide cross-functional teams.

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 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.
• Demonstrated market analysis experience, including 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 derive should-cost models and assess supplier cost competitiveness and financial strength before an RFx is conducted.
• A combination of business and technical knowledge, particularly for assigned categories.
• Experience adhering to project timelines in Consumer Electronics Integrated Project Management.
• Ability to articulate points of view with 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 and support positions 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 the full lifecycle, including supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contracting, relationship management, performance improvement, and capability development in partnership 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, translating insights into category roadmaps and sourcing decisions.
• Identify and mitigate supply continuity, capacity, financial, compliance, geopolitical, and operational risks by developing 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