Strategic Sourcing Manager
Core
Manage supplier relationships and develop sourcing strategies to optimize cost, production capacity, and supply continuity for Microsoft's system integrators.
Role type
Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager
Builds
Optimized supply chain operations and cost savings for system integrators
Domain
Technology / Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier relationship management, sourcing strategy development, financial settlement management, RFQ/RFP execution, contract compliance, forecasting modeling, VMI logistics management, custom brokerage, cross-functional team leadership, cloud/high-tech supply chain processes, advanced Excel, PowerPoint, MRP systems
Preferred skills
APICS/CPIM/CSCP certification, consulting experience in sourcing or supply chain, logistics operations experience
Responsibilities
Engage with product design, quality, engineering, and operations to determine sourcing requirements; Develop sourcing strategies to deliver optimized cost and production capacity; Manage execution of financial settlements with suppliers; Execute RFQ/RFP activities to drive cost savings; Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with suppliers; Support CSCP teams to drive operational and cost metrics; Manage VMI logistics operations; Manage custom brokerage requirements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC