Senior and Director Sourcing Engineer Job at Microsoft Corporation (Redmond)

Job Description

Join the Microsoft Devices Operations (MDO) team in Redmond, WA as a Senior and Director Sourcing Engineer, where you'll lead sourcing strategies for memory components across consumer electronics platforms. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to shape supplier relationships, drive strategic sourcing initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative and resilient hardware solutions. We are looking for a sourcing leader with deep technical and market knowledge in ICs, memory, and chipsets, who thrives in fast-paced environments and can navigate ambiguity with clarity and confidence.

Job Responsibility

Supplier Engagement & Negotiation
Build and maintain strategic relationships with memory suppliers up to SVP levels
Influence technology through industry consortiums and supplier engagements to influence technology used across Microsoft Devices
Technology & Market Analysis
Monitor DRAM and NAND technology roadmaps and market trends
Assess competitive positioning and qualification timelines for emerging memory technologies
Collect industry trends and drive internal alignment through Microsoft's technology roadmap
Qualification & Spec Management
Drive qualification of new memory components across multiple suppliers
Rationalize specifications and reduce redundant testing to accelerate time-to-market
Cost Optimization
Analyze cost structures and identify opportunities and projects to optimize for cost without compromising quality
Risk Mitigation
Plan and implement resiliency strategies to secure supply and mitigate risks
Process Improvement
Implement process optimization initiatives for sourcing workflows
Leverage tools and analytics to improve efficiency and decision-making
Embody our Culture and Values

Requirements

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 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 equivalent experience
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
Semiconductor & Memory Industry experience
Deep understanding of DRAM, NAND, SSD technologies, including roadmaps and qualification processes
Ability to analyze supplier capabilities, cost structures, and capacity planning
Knowledge of global memory supply chain trends and risk factors (e.g., geopolitical, seasonal, financial)
Sourcing Strategy Development
Experience creating multi-year sourcing strategies aligned with cost, quality, and sustainability goals
Negotiation & Contract Management
Skilled in structuring LTAs, volume frameworks, and price/mix strategies
Risk Management
Analytical & Process Skills
Ability to perform TCO trade-offs and competitive benchmarking
Data-Driven Decision Making
Solid analytical skills for interpreting market signals and supplier performance metrics
Effective communication with engineering, finance, and leadership teams
Executive-Ready Communication
Prior roles in memory sourcing, semiconductor product management, or supplier engagement

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