Principal Sourcing Engineer, Director of Silicon Sourcing

3 Days ago • 6-12 Years • Logistics • $137,600 PA - $294,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Microsoft seeks a Principal Sourcing Engineer, Director of Silicon Sourcing, to lead silicon strategy and performance for Xbox and Surface hardware. Responsibilities encompass managing the supply chain, negotiating contracts, optimizing collaboration, and developing long-term partnerships. The role requires strong stakeholder management, cost optimization skills, and the ability to identify and mitigate supply chain risks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in consumer electronics and semiconductor sourcing, along with proven negotiation and contract management capabilities. This position is crucial in ensuring the successful delivery of Microsoft's hardware products.
Must have:
  • 6+ years in consumer electronics
  • Contract negotiation expertise
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Supply chain risk mitigation
  • Cost optimization strategies
Good to have:
  • Experience in Chipset or Wireless sourcing
  • Semiconductor industry knowledge

Job Details

Overview

At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. The Microsoft Devices Operation (MDO) organization is critical to delivering on this mission and vision, maintaining responsibility for the end-to-end physical and digital supply chains for all of Microsoft’s vast array of hardware and software products including Xbox, Surface, Surface Hub, PC Hardware, Accessories and more.

Microsoft is looking for an experienced, innovative, and customer focused Principal Sourcing Engineer, Director of Silicon Sourcing to join the Strategic Sourcing team, responsible for driving the Silicon strategy and performance to achieve the financial and business targets for Xbox and Surface Hardware.

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.

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.     

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • 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. 
  • 6+ years industry experience in consumer electronics. 
  • 6+ years industry experience in negotiating complex contracts and deals.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and nurturing key stakeholder relationships, including proficiency in storytelling and influencing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Doctorate in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 5+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles 
    • OR Master'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 Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 12+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles 
    • OR equivalent experience. 
  • 6+ years industry experience in consumer electronics in the semiconductor and silicon space. 
  • Experience in Chipset or Wireless sourcing or sales. 

Sourcing Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 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 $180,400 - $294,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 7, 2025. 

 

 

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Responsibilities

  • Own the supply chain and sourcing activities for Microsoft Devices Chipset including negotiating commercial agreements, negotiating cost, optimizing the collaboration between the teams and developing long term strategy to grow a robust partnership.
  • Engage with cross-functional leadership including architecture, engineering, product management, and business teams to determine best design solution and supply base to deliver that solution at optimal supply chain and cost.
  • 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.
  • Analyze the overall supply chain to identify risk and drive resolution to systemic issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-times.
  • Provide thought leadership and manage strategic initiatives with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support Microsoft Devices objectives and strategies.
  • Manages the supplier relationship, leading and coordinating efforts to drive supplier performance improvement across all areas of the business.

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