Senior Manager, Silicon Sourcing

Microsoft Microsoft · Big Tech · Redmond, WA +2 · Sourcing and Category Management

This role is for a Senior Manager in Silicon Sourcing within Microsoft's Cloud Supply Chain organization. The primary focus is on sourcing strategy, supplier partnerships, cost negotiation, and ensuring continuity of supply for custom silicon development that supports Microsoft's cloud and AI infrastructure. While AI is mentioned as a beneficiary of the infrastructure, the role itself is in traditional supply chain management and sourcing, not direct AI/ML development.

What you'd actually do

  1. Play a critical role in Microsoft's evolving custom silicon development to drive competitive advantages for Microsoft's custom hardware.
  2. Contribute to custom silicon sourcing strategy working across Azure hardware teams as well as partnerships with engineering teams on technology alignment for cutting edge solutions.
  3. Foster partnerships with semiconductor ecosystem suppliers (Foundry, OSAT, Substrate, Test), to maintain high performing relationships with their senior leaders.
  4. Contribute to cost negotiation and ensure continuity of supply by partnering with sourcing, planning, and program management teams.
  5. Assist in the procurement of manufacturing test hardware for custom silicon programs.

Skills

Required

  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 4+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 6+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR equivalent experience.

Nice to have

  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 8+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 12+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR equivalent experience.
  • Experience working with semiconductor suppliers in Foundry, OSAT, Substrate, and Test.
  • Direct experience in technical sourcing for custom silicon development.
  • Understanding of custom silicon design, process, physical signaling, and packaging technologies.
  • Ability to drive alignment between supply chain, planning, and engineering.
  • Experience with complex silicon projects, defining Statement of Work, RFI/RFQ, and negotiating design services contracts.
  • Self-motivated with problem-solving skills, analytical capabilities, and attention to detail.
  • Expertise in market analysis to determine market size, supply to demand sufficiency, investments, and trends that may impact strategy.
  • Experience in should cost modeling for silicon and packaging.
  • Ability to clearly articulate points of view with executive management, strong executive presence, and ownership.

What the JD emphasized

  • custom silicon development
  • custom silicon sourcing strategy
  • semiconductor ecosystem suppliers
  • continuity of supply