Microsoft · 1 week ago
Principal Sourcing Engineer - AI Scale Out
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft is expanding its Cloud business, and the Cloud Supply Chain (CSCP) organization is responsible for enabling the hardware infrastructure that underpins this growth. The Principal Sourcing Engineer will engage with cross-functional leadership to optimize sourcing strategies and ensure reliable performance while driving cost efficiencies and supplier compliance.
Agentic AIApplication Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Engage with cross- functional leadership including Network architecture, engineering, quality, and business teams to determine best design solution and supply base to deliver that solution at optimal SC, COS, and cost
Own the Datacenter Switch technical sourcing strategy, partnering with product engineering teams on high visibility technology developments and delivery of innovative solutions
Lead industry initiatives and innovate on business models to deliver best in cloud solutions
Define RFQ / RFP activities and conduct negotiations with suppliers
Manage contracting activities with Legal and ensure contracts reflect appropriate business terms, IP protection, etc. Cost and operations management
Build multi-sourcing strategies to mitigate risk and drive appropriate competition
Identify cost reduction opportunities and drive supplier competition with cost modelling and other sourcing tools
Run weekly, monthly, quarter review with team on cost and operations KPIs o Continuous improvement of all critical areas around supply, mfg., cost, etc. Manage supplier performance and compliance o Develop and enable new suppliers
Ensure supplier compliance with MSFT security and social responsibility requirements o Conduct Executive Business Review discussions
Ensure on time supplier delivery of corrective actions from business review / audits
Support and meet business cost metrics through the development process
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 6+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles OR Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 8+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles OR equivalent experience
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
Engineering/ technical background
Cloud / high tech supply chain experience
Extensive knowledge in hardware sourcing and supply chain
Demonstrated track record in supplier negotiation and management
Strong influencing skills and ability to build lasting relationships across multiple layers in the organization
Excellent communication and synthesizing skills of both written and verbal
Able to generate quality outputs using Microsoft tools (Word, Excel modeling, Power Point slides)
Company
Microsoft
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