Microsoft Principal Sourcing Engineer Director Silicon 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

441282472

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
  • ORBachelor'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.

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 March 28, 2025.

• 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.