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Original Job Post

Microsoft · 2 days ago

Senior Sourcing Manager

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$117K/yr - $229K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Engage with cross functional leadership including product design, quality, business teams to determine sourcing / business requirements

Conduct Request For Quotation / Request For Proposal activities and facilitate evaluation across teams to select right supplier

Negotiate for advantaged cost and ensure continuity of supply with supplier

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

Onboard supplier to Microsoft tools / system as required

Serve as point of escalation to supplier on quality, operational and cost issues

Conduct business reviews to communicate and track supplier performance vs. targets

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

Understand business requirements from cross functional teams

Conduct analysis on various options to manage the different part of the supply chain (components flow, manufacturing, fulfilment, return)

Provide recommendation on optimal supply chain setup and drive syndication with respective stakeholders.

Embody our culture and values

Qualification

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SourcingSupplier ManagementSecurity ScreeningMicrosoft Cloud Background CheckHardware SourcingSupply Chain ManagementOperations ConsultingCloud Supply ChainHigh Tech Supply ChainProblem-SolvingAnalytical ThinkingInfluencingRelationship BuildingLeadershipCommunicationOwnership Mindset

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

3+ years working experience in sourcing and supplier management

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred

Extensive knowledge of hardware sourcing and supply chain.

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.

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

Health Insurance

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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