Microsoft Director Sourcing Engineering Manager 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

944260747

The Cloud Sourcing, Spares, Security and Sustainability (CS4) organization within CSCP manages sourcing, strategy, and suppliers to provide cost, flexibility, and supply advantages that enable our org to become a world-class supply chain. Well-defined and executed sourcing and supply chain management ensures reliable, on-time performance and optimized cost, prevents urgent and unplanned investments, and provides accurate and timely information across the supply base and internally across the infrastructure organization. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide.

Minimum 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.
• 2+ years of experience leading a team.

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.

• 4+ years of experience in technical sourcing, business development, field application engineering, sales, product line management, or in fields requiring technical & business acumen
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience in silicon engineering.

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 October 10th, 2025.

Leadership and Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supply chain professionals dedicated to AI networking new product introductions.
• Foster a collaborative environment, encouraging teamwork and high performance. Strategic Sourcing Management:
• Early engage with cross functional leadership including product design, quality, business teams to determine sourcing requirements for Network and Optics suppliers.
• Foster the partnership with engineering & business partners to identify/influence design and technology selection.
• Develop sourcing strategies to ensure competitive cost advantage and sufficient continuity of supply.
• Define RFQ / RFP (request for quotation /request for proposal) activities and direct structural sourcing team to conduct negotiations with suppliers.
• Manage contracting activities with Legal and ensure contract reflect Microsoft's cross functional engagements with suppliers.
• Serve as the escalation point for component supply and/or supplier issues.
• Embody our and