Senior Sourcing Engineer

• 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

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.

• 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
• Cost Modeling & Should-Cost Analysis
• Ability to perform TCO trade-offs and competitive benchmarking
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Solid analytical skills for interpreting market signals and supplier performance metrics
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Effective communication with engineering, finance, and leadership teams
• Executive-Ready Communication
• Ability to translate technical constraints into business outcomes for senior stakeholders
• Program Management Fundamentals
• Skills in documentation, stakeholder alignment, and driving process optimization initiatives
• Prior roles in memory sourcing, semiconductor product management, or supplier engagement
• Familiarity with sourcing analytics platforms and ERP systems