Microsoft Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - Switching 

United States, Washington 

758469993

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 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 equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in technical sourcing, business development, field application engineering, sales, product line management, or in fields requiring technical & business acumen.
• 1+ years' Experience in datacenter switch hardware.

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

• Master’s degree in engineering, business, or closely related field.
• Storytelling and influencing skills with a track record of developing and nurturing key stakeholder relationships.
• Thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment

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 November 27, 2024.

The role of the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager will focus on the following key areas:

• Define and establish Microsoft’s Network Sourcing strategy for datacenter switching technologies to drive competitive advantages for Microsoft cloud offerings.
• Early engagement with our suppliers, network architecture and engineering teams to identify optimization opportunities and drive product solutions around design for availability and TCO.
• Establish appropriate sourcing strategy with relevant partners to drive long-term goals of Technology Adoption, COS (Continuity of Supply), Cost, Quality, Business Health, and Sustainability.
• Provide thought leadership and manage strategic initiatives with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support cloud supply chain objectives and strategies. Responsibilities
• Sourcing management
  • Engage with cross- functional leadership including Network architecture, engineering, quality, and business teams to determine best design solution and supply base to deliver that solution at optimal SC, COS, and cost.
  • Own the switch 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 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.o 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.
• 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 MSFT 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.