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Overview
Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead.
This opportunity will allow you to source, select, and qualify the suppliers and components used in Microsoft technologies and products. Sourcing Engineers are responsible for sourcing strategies that ensure the right suppliers are engaged with the technology, cost, and service Microsoft needs to bring our hardware to market. You will evaluate supplier capabilities and capacity to deliver reliable components and materials at a competitive cost. You will also work closely with suppliers to improve processes, production technologies, and materials as needed to meet Microsoft‡s specifications. You investigate alternate component technologies or suppliers for improved quality, security, and reliability, as well as reduced cost, and more sustainable and responsible sourcing practices. Sourcing Engineers engage with engineering design teams early in the design process to influence decision-making related to materials, components, or services and optimize costs.
At Microsoft, Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You‡ll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology.
Microsoft‡s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications (RQs/MQs)
Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field
Must have a minimum of one semester, quarter or term of school to complete after finishing an internship
The base pay range for this internship is USD $5,090 – $10,120 per month. 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 $6,690 – $11,030 per month.
Responsibilities
Microsoft‡s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Performs analyses of supplier pricing, cost, capacity, and market trends to provide recommendations for hardware materials and components
Balances priorities of business requirements against product and technology roadmaps in a cross-functional environment (e.g., risk management, investments, supplier relationship, technology adoption)
Owns the supplier relationship to support business development, including regular business reviews, escalations, KPI management, and Financial Health assessments
Supports cost and supply chain operations deliverables relevant to contract manufacturers and system integrators (e.g., buffer strategy, technology transitions, qualification planning, technical standards)
Participates in early technical engagements with cross-functional leadership including product design, quality, and business teams to advise on sourcing requirements
As a stakeholder in the Development process, contribute to recommendations that introduce new technologies, materials, or components for Microsoft products or cloud infrastructure. Assess cost-benefit tradeoffs of deals, supply risk, and supplier capability
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect