Overview

Microsoft's Cloud business is experiencing explosive growth, and the Cloud Supply Chain (CSCP) organization is responsible for enabling the infrastructure underlying this growth. Our mission is to deliver the world's computer with an industry-leading supply chain. CSCP is responsible for strategic sourcing, customer demand forecasting, capacity planning and management, supply chain planning and execution, capacity provisioning, and decommissioning and dispositioning of datacenter assets worldwide.

We have an exciting opportunity in the Cloud Sourcing, Spares, Sustainability and Security (CS4) organization. We are looking for an experienced Sourcing Manager to help deliver new capabilities for the Microsoft supply chain. In this role, you will collaborate closely with finance, accounting, operations, sourcing, legal, and contracts management to drive various elements of the project implementation including sourcing strategies, contracts, and future expansion of scope to capture incremental opportunities. You will work in a collaborative environment that values problem solving, analytical thinking, respect for other opinions, and a growth mindset.

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.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

• Define and establish Microsoft's sourcing strategy for new business initiatives to drive advantages for Microsoft cloud offerings.
• Negotiate complex multi-party contracts in support of new business initiatives.
• Provide thought leadership and manage strategic initiatives with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support cloud supply chain objectives and strategies.
• Engage with cross-functional leadership including architecture, engineering, quality, and business teams to determine best design solution and supply base to deliver that solution at optimal SC (Supply Chain), COS, and cost.
• Own the sourcing process, partnering with product engineering teams on high visibility technology developments and delivery of innovative solutions.
• Lead industry initiatives and innovate on business models to deliver best in cloud solutions.
• Define Request for Quote/Request for Proposal (RFQ / RFP) activities and conduct negotiations with suppliers.
• 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.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and drive supplier competition with cost modelling and other sourcing tools.
• Manage NPI (New Product Introduction) development builds until mature enough to transition to sustaining sourcing team.
• Support programs through the development phases to ensure continued optimization, parts availability, and contract readiness.
• Run weekly, monthly, quarter review with team on cost and operations KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). Manage Supplier Performance and Compliance:
• Create and deliver supplier relationship management strategy.
• Drive RFQs and supplier selection process through a cross-functional analysis around supplier capabilities.
• Develop and enable introduction of new suppliers.
• Oversee compliance with Microsoft requirements for security, social responsibility, and payment terms.
• Ensure suppliers deliver timely corrective actions from business review / audits.
• Support and meet business cost metrics through the development process.

Other

• Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Other Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in DRAM and HBM memory sourcing or sales
• Experience in negotiating complex multi-party contracts
• Proficient storytelling and influencing skills with a track record of developing and nurturing key stakeholder relationships

Sourcing Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $112,000 - $218,400 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 $145,800 - $238,600 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until April 23, 2024.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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