Senior and Director Sourcing Engineer
Microsoft
Redmond, WA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$119,800–$234,700 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Benchmarking, Candidate Sourcing, Capacity Management, Chipset, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Consumer Electronics, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, DRAM, Emerging Technology, Finance, Industry/Trade Analysis, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Leadership, Market Analysis, Market Trend Analysis, Material Science, Memory Hardware, Microsoft Product Family, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Negotiation Skills, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Product Management, Product Positioning, Product Pricing, Purchasing/Procurement, Requirements Management, Risk, Risk Management, Sales, Semiconductors, Solid State Drive (SSD), Sourcing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, Technology Analysis, Testing, Total Cost of Ownership, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Redmond, WA
POSTED
16 days ago
Join the Microsoft Devices Operations (MDO) team in Redmond, WA as a Senior and Director Sourcing Engineer, where youll 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.
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.
Responsibilities
- 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 Microsofts 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
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Masters 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 Bachelors 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters 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 Bachelors 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.
Sourcing Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 per year.
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Make your mark on the world’s most used technologies. Develop the next hit mobile application. Pioneer a startup that could be the next big thing. At Microsoft, you choose your path.
Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is a top innovator in both the consumer and enterprise technology industry. Just a few of the many things our products do are unleash creativity, connect businesses, and make learning more fun. But our continued success is based on one thing: our employees. We hire amazing, talented people and give them the opportunities—and the tools—to succeed.
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As a Microsoft employee, you’re surrounded by a diverse group of the smartest people in your field. This fosters new ideas, better business results, and creates a dynamic work environment. In the office, you’re constantly challenged and supported by your colleagues. Every day holds something new and exciting.
We also offer unparalleled depth and breadth of career opportunities. As an industry leader in multiple fields, working for Microsoft means being able to do whatever you feel passionate about—and being able to make an impact in that field. From day one, we give our employees significant responsibility. This means that you’ll know that you directly contributed to something that has a positive impact on people worldwide. Whether you choose to work in management, dive deep into the newest technology, or explore multiple professions, you’ll find everything you need at Microsoft to drive your career—and to make a difference.
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Everyone works differently and is motivated by different things. We also understand that there’s more to you than your job. That’s why we offer competitive pay and a wide assortment of benefits-- to help you make the most of life at work and away from it.
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Make your mark on the world’s most used technologies. Develop the next hit mobile application. Pioneer a startup that could be the next big thing. At Microsoft, you choose your path.
Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is a top innovator in both the consumer and enterprise technology industry. Just a few of the many things our products do are unleash creativity, connect businesses, and make learning more fun. But our continued success is based on one thing: our employees. We hire amazing, talented people and give them the opportunities—and the tools—to succeed.
WHY MICROSOFT?
As a Microsoft employee, you’re surrounded by a diverse group of the smartest people in your field. This fosters new ideas, better business results, and creates a dynamic work environment. In the office, you’re constantly challenged and supported by your colleagues. Every day holds something new and exciting.
We also offer unparalleled depth and breadth of career opportunities. As an industry leader in multiple fields, working for Microsoft means being able to do whatever you feel passionate about—and being able to make an impact in that field. From day one, we give our employees significant responsibility. This means that you’ll know that you directly contributed to something that has a positive impact on people worldwide. Whether you choose to work in management, dive deep into the newest technology, or explore multiple professions, you’ll find everything you need at Microsoft to drive your career—and to make a difference.
WE GET IT – YOU’RE MORE THAN YOUR JOB
Everyone works differently and is motivated by different things. We also understand that there’s more to you than your job. That’s why we offer competitive pay and a wide assortment of benefits-- to help you make the most of life at work and away from it.
GET THE BALL ROLLING
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or moreINDUSTRY
Computer Software
FOUNDED
1975
WEBSITE
http://www.microsoft.com