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Senior Network Sourcing Manager

Microsoft· Sourcing Engineering
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Redmond, WA, Austin, TX$119.8k - $234.7kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Microsoft Cloud Supply Chain (CSCP) organization seeks a Senior Network Sourcing Manager to define and execute network sourcing strategy for datacenter switching technologies, engage with suppliers and internal teams to optimize design, availability, and cost, and drive long-term technology adoption, COS, cost, quality, and sustainability within the cloud supply chain.

Responsibilities

  • 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 Supply chain, Continuity of supply, and cost.
  • Own the switch sourcing process, partnering with product engineering teams on high visibility technology developments and delivery of innovative solutions.
  • Provide sourcing engineering expertise on datacenter switching platforms, evaluating switch architectures, merchant silicon ecosystems, optics technologies, supplier capabilities, and technology roadmaps.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Create and deliver supplier relationship management strategy.
  • Drive RFQs and supplier selection process through a cross-functional analysis around supplier capabilities.
  • Develop and enable the 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.

Qualifications

  • 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 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 equivalent experience.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft’s standards for security screening, including passing Microsoft Cloud background checks biennially.

Skills

Required:Sourcing strategyRFQ/RFP managementContract managementCost modellingSupplier relationship management
Nice to have:Networking hardware development
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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