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Principal Sourcing Engineer

United States, Redmond 142800.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. The Microsoft Devices Operation (MDO) organization is critical to delivering on this mission and vision, maintaining responsibility for the end-to-end physical and digital supply chains for all of Microsoft’s vast array of hardware and software products including Xbox, Surface, Surface Hub, PC Hardware, Accessories and more. Microsoft is looking for an experienced, innovative, and customer focused Principal Sourcing Engineer to join the Strategic Sourcing team, responsible for driving the Silicon strategy and performance to achieve the financial and business targets for Xbox and Surface Hardware. 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. Microsoft’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.

Job Responsibility

  • Own the supply chain and sourcing activities for Microsoft Devices Chipset including negotiating commercial agreements, negotiating cost, optimizing the collaboration between the teams and developing long term strategy to grow a robust partnership
  • Engage with cross-functional leadership including architecture, engineering, product management, and business teams to determine best design solution and supply base to deliver that solution at optimal supply chain and cost
  • 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
  • Analyze the overall supply chain to identify risk and drive resolution to systemic issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-times
  • Provide thought leadership and manage strategic initiatives with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support Microsoft Devices objectives and strategies
  • Manages the supplier relationship, leading and coordinating efforts to drive supplier performance improvement across all areas of the business

Requirements

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 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 equivalent experience

Nice to have

  • Doctorate in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 5+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles
  • Master'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
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 12+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles
  • 6+ years industry experience in consumer electronics in the semiconductor and silicon space
  • Experience in Chipset or Wireless sourcing or sales
  • Experience in negotiating complex contracts and deals
  • Proficient storytelling and influencing skills with a track record of developing and nurturing key stakeholder relationships
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