Senior Sourcing Engineer
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Nov 25, 2024 | |
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OverviewJoin Microsoft in this amazing opportunity as a Senior Sourcing Engineer launching innovative and challenging consumer electronics products while developing and executing market leading sourcing strategies. This is truly a unique position that allows for high impact and the ability to lead cross-functional organizations through sourcing activities. The Microsoft Devices Operations (MDO) group is looking for a Senior Sourcing Engineer for Mechanical Components. In this role you will lead supplier relationships, including the management and negotiation of Product Supply Agreements and related contractual executions. An ideal candidate will have high ambition to grow with Microsoft and MDO. We are seeking an individual that has demonstrated the ability to succeed in a high demand and ultra-high stress environment. The ability to successfully navigate through ambiguities/difficult obstacles through facts, evaluation of alternatives, open-mindedness, thought-through strategy, and superior communications to lead cross-functional organizations through sourcing activities will be required. The candidate for this role will have the ability to both quantify and qualify situations, making the most of what is provided.
ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute a market leading sourcing strategy in the Mechnical Engineering 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. Secure components and/or services in the assigned category that will provide competitive advantage in both technology and cost for Microsoft. Deliver most aggressive and closest-to-the-pin costing and projections, with the ability to standup to the most aggressive alternatives, doubts, and scrutiny. Drive change management to continuously improve efficiency and performances via repeatable processes, people growth, and elimination of work duplication. Business owner of the category and component supplier relationships, including the management and negotiation of contractual agreements and related negotiations and executions. Develop supplier capabilities and drive roadmap visibility across Microsoft hardware businesses. Achieve established commitments on total cost results, supply, quality and compliance adherence, and on-time delivery. | |