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Original Job Post

Microsoft · 1 week ago

Sourcing Engineer

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$117K/yr - $229K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Main contact point for contract and price negotiation, ensures compliance with SLAs, collaborates cross-functionally on performance scorecard and competitive benchmarking

Proactively mitigates risk throughout operations by holding teams accountable for all aspects of supply, including technical, schedule, and operational risks

Establish sourcing strategy through partnerships to drive long term continuity of supply for spares and warranty parts and services

Govern and optimize spares and repair pricing to drive cost optimization

Provide thought leadership, driving strategic initiatives with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support cloud supply chain objectives and strategies.

Manage contracting activities with Legal and ensure contract reflect Microsoft’s cross functional engagements / requirements

Create and deliver supplier relationship management strategy with each supplier in the space.

Drive RFQs and selection process through a cross functional analysis around supplier capabilities

Support of programs through the new product development phases to ensure continued optimization, parts availability, and contract readiness.

Onboard supplier to Microsoft tools / system as required

Ensure supplier compliance with Microsoft requirements (e.g., social responsibility, security)

Defines and executes the spares and warranty sourcing strategy across suppliers

Qualification

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ProcurementSupply Chain OperationsSourcingSupplier ManagementHardware SourcingSupply ChainSpares ManagementWarranty SupportOperations ConsultingCloud Supply ChainHigh Tech Industry ExperienceProblem-SolvingAnalytical ThinkingInfluencingRelationship BuildingLeadershipCommunicationOwnership MindsetTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 4+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles

OR Master's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 3+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles

OR equivalent experience.

4+ years of experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Operations.

3+ years experience in sourcing and supplier management.

Preferred

Extensive knowledge of hardware sourcing and supply chain.

Demonstrates expertise in spares and warranty support including forward and reverse flows

Demonstrated track record of supplier management.

Proven capabilities in operating in a growing, fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

Distinctive problem-solving leadership and analytical thinking capabilities.

Skilled in influencing and ability to build lasting relationships across multiple layers in the organization.

Leadership skills and an ownership mindset.

Good communication and synthesizing skills (both written and verbal).

Operations consulting experience is a plus.

Extensive experience collaborating with and leading cross functional teams.

Cloud / high tech supply chain experience is a plus.

Benefits

Benefits and pay information can be found here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Company

Microsoft

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Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.

Founded in 1975

Redmond, Washington, USA

10,001+ employees

https://www.microsoft.com

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