Microsoft’s Cloud business is experiencing explosive growth, and the Cloud Supply Chain (CSCP) organization is responsible for enabling the infrastructure underlying this growth. Our mission is to deliver the world’s computer with an industry-leading supply chain. CSCP is responsible for strategic sourcing, customer demand forecasting, capacity planning and management, supply chain planning and execution, capacity provisioning, and decommissioning and dispositioning of datacenter assets worldwide.

Cloud Sourcing, Spares, Sustainability & Security (CS4) organization within CSCP manages sourcing and supply of IT hardware for the data centers. We are looking for a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager to joing our team and help build sustainable advantages through the supply chain. Well-defined and executed sourcing and supply chain management ensures reliable on-time performance, 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.

Responsibilities

Responsibilites

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

• Define and establish Microsoft’s Network Sourcing strategy for network technologies to drive advantages for Microsoft cloud offerings Establishment of 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

• 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 (Supply Chain), COS, and cost Own the 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 Request for Quote/Request for Proposal (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

• 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 (Key Performance Indicators) 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 Microsoft 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

Qualifications

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

• 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.

• Experience in networking 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

• Proficient storytelling and influencing skills with a track record of developing and nurturing key stakeholder relationships

Sourcing Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $112,000 - $218,400 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 $145,800 - $238,600 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 30, 2024

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