About the Role

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Engineer role at Microsoft focuses on managing sourcing strategies for cloud and AI hardware infrastructure. Responsibilities include program management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and technical engagement to ensure cost optimization and supply continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages internal and external cross-functional partnerships and defines processes for supplier onboarding
• Sets savings targets for managed categories and ensures robust supply chains with mitigation plans
• Researches markets and performs analyses to make sourcing recommendations and strategy decisions
• Manages contract and price negotiation activities for complex product categories
• Evaluates end-to-end supply chain operations and flags risks to inform cross-functional decision making

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:

• 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 Bachelor's degree in same fields AND 4+ years experience
• OR equivalent experience
• 2+ years of industry experience in network hardware or silicon
• Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire and every two years

Nice to Have:

• Master's degree in relevant field AND 6+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles
• OR Bachelor's degree in relevant field AND 8+ years experience
• OR equivalent experience

Benefits & Perks

• Industry leading healthcare