The Senior Sourcing Engineer role at Microsoft Devices Operations in Redmond, WA focuses on leading sourcing strategies for memory components across consumer electronics platforms. This position involves building and maintaining strategic relationships with memory suppliers and driving cost optimization initiatives. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge in ICs, memory, and chipsets, and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams to deliver innovative hardware solutions.

• 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 Bachelor's degree in the same fields AND 4+ years experience in similar roles OR equivalent experience.
• 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 the same fields AND 8+ years experience in similar roles OR equivalent experience.
• Experience in the semiconductor and memory industry.
• Deep understanding of DRAM, NAND, SSD technologies, including roadmaps and qualification processes.
• Ability to analyze supplier capabilities, cost structures, and capacity planning.
• Experience creating multi-year sourcing strategies aligned with cost, quality, and sustainability goals.
• Skilled in structuring long-term agreements, volume frameworks, and price/mix strategies.
• Solid analytical skills for interpreting market signals and supplier performance metrics.

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with memory suppliers up to SVP levels.
• Influence technology through industry consortiums and supplier engagements.
• Monitor DRAM and NAND technology roadmaps and market trends.
• Drive qualification of new memory components across multiple suppliers.
• Analyze cost structures and identify opportunities to optimize for cost without compromising quality.
• Plan and implement resiliency strategies to secure supply and mitigate risks.
• Implement process optimization initiatives for sourcing workflows.
• Leverage tools and analytics to improve efficiency and decision-making.

• Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.