{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4e3b56a61e7d24bbc03fbbf4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4e3b56a61e7d24bbc03fbbf4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4e3b56a61e7d24bbc03fbbf4","title":"Sourcing Engineer II - Component","description":"Overview\n\nJoin Microsoft in this amazing opportunity as a Sourcing Engineer II launching innovative and challenging consumer electronics products while developing and executing market leading sourcing strategies. This position provides significant impact and the chance to guide cross-functional teams through complex sourcing activities.\n\nThe Microsoft Devices Operations (MDO) group seeks a Sourcing Engineer specializing in components sourcing for the consumer electronics hardware. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, oversee negotiations of Product Supply Agreements, and execute associated contractual matters. An ideal candidate will have high ambition to grow with Microsoft and MDO.\n\nWe are looking for a candidate with a proven track record of success in dynamic and demanding environments. The ideal individual will demonstrate an ability to resolve challenges through logical analysis, evaluating alternatives, adaptability, strategic planning, and effective communication—essential for guiding cross-functional teams through sourcing activities. Both quantitative and qualitative assessment skills are required to maximize available resources.\n\nMicrosoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nDevelop and execute a market leading sourcing strategy for the assigned component category via full market knowledge, supplier rationalization, predictable and industry leading commodity pricing plan, and total cost of ownership (TCO) cost modeling through transparent supplier relationship management.\nSecure components and/or services in the assigned category to support Microsoft's technology and cost objectives through effective sourcing and supplier management.\nDeliver accurate, data-driven cost estimates and projections that can be validated through alternative analyses, critical review, and informed decision-making.\nDrive change management to continuously improve efficiency and performance via repeatable processes, people growth, and agentic AI development.\nBusiness owner of the category and component supplier relationships, including the management and negotiation of contractual agreements and related negotiations and executions.\nDevelop supplier capabilities and drive roadmap visibility across Microsoft hardware businesses.\nAchieve established commitments on total cost results, supply, quality and compliance adherence, and on-time delivery.\n\nQualifications\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nMaster's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles.\nOR Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 2+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles.\nOR equivalent experience.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nDeep industry knowledge relevant to engineering or manufacturing for the consumer electronics hardware.\nDemonstrated experience in market analysis to dissect market size, players, customers, growth, technology replacements/forecasts, pricing trends, etc., to formulate sourcing strategies.\nExperience in delivering best in class total cost of ownership (TCO), continuity of supply (COS), and in building partnerships.\nExpertise in financial statement analysis to derive should-cost models and cost competitiveness/financial strengths of suppliers before RFx is conducted.\nCombination of business and technical knowledge base, particularly for assigned categories.\nProject/timeline (Consumer Electronics Integrated Project Management) adherence experiences.\nAbility to articulate points of view with executive management but execute plans when directed.\nProficient in mastering Microsoft systems and processes, and adept at synthesizing diverse perspectives to drive effective action and execution.\nPassionate about opportunities to establish new approach to sourcing.\nAbility to communicate and think strategically to support ideology with facts.\n\n#W+DJOBS\n\n#StrategicSourcing\n\n#CommoditySourcing\n\nSourcing Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $133,800 - $219,200 per year.\n\nCertain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:\nhttps://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay\n\nThis position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.\n\nMicrosoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. 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This position provides significant impact and the chance to guide cross-functional teams through complex sourcing activities.\n\nThe Microsoft Devices Operations (MDO) group seeks a Sourcing Engineer specializing in components sourcing for the consumer electronics hardware. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, oversee negotiations of Product Supply Agreements, and execute associated contractual matters. An ideal candidate will have high ambition to grow with Microsoft and MDO.\n\nWe are looking for a candidate with a proven track record of success in dynamic and demanding environments. The ideal individual will demonstrate an ability to resolve challenges through logical analysis, evaluating alternatives, adaptability, strategic planning, and effective communication—essential for guiding cross-functional teams through sourcing activities. Both quantitative and qualitative assessment skills are required to maximize available resources.\n\nMicrosoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nDevelop and execute a market leading sourcing strategy for the assigned component category via full market knowledge, supplier rationalization, predictable and industry leading commodity pricing plan, and total cost of ownership (TCO) cost modeling through transparent supplier relationship management.\nSecure components and/or services in the assigned category to support Microsoft's technology and cost objectives through effective sourcing and supplier management.\nDeliver accurate, data-driven cost estimates and projections that can be validated through alternative analyses, critical review, and informed decision-making.\nDrive change management to continuously improve efficiency and performance via repeatable processes, people growth, and agentic AI development.\nBusiness owner of the category and component supplier relationships, including the management and negotiation of contractual agreements and related negotiations and executions.\nDevelop supplier capabilities and drive roadmap visibility across Microsoft hardware businesses.\nAchieve established commitments on total cost results, supply, quality and compliance adherence, and on-time delivery.\n\nQualifications\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nMaster's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles.\nOR Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 2+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles.\nOR equivalent experience.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nDeep industry knowledge relevant to engineering or manufacturing for the consumer electronics hardware.\nDemonstrated experience in market analysis to dissect market size, players, customers, growth, technology replacements/forecasts, pricing trends, etc., to formulate sourcing strategies.\nExperience in delivering best in class total cost of ownership (TCO), continuity of supply (COS), and in building partnerships.\nExpertise in financial statement analysis to derive should-cost models and cost competitiveness/financial strengths of suppliers before RFx is conducted.\nCombination of business and technical knowledge base, particularly for assigned categories.\nProject/timeline (Consumer Electronics Integrated Project Management) adherence experiences.\nAbility to articulate points of view with executive management but execute plans when directed.\nProficient in mastering Microsoft systems and processes, and adept at synthesizing diverse perspectives to drive effective action and execution.\nPassionate about opportunities to establish new approach to sourcing.\nAbility to communicate and think strategically to support ideology with facts.\n\n#W+DJOBS\n\n#StrategicSourcing\n\n#CommoditySourcing\n\nSourcing Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $133,800 - $219,200 per year.\n\nCertain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:\nhttps://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay\n\nThis position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.\n\nMicrosoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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