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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$116,900–$203,600 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
Closes
Dec 2, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k
This role $160k
$106k most similar roles pay here $222k

This role pays less than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $160k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 1580 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 1408 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

Join Microsoft’s Cloud Supply Chain (CSCP) organization as a Senior Supply Planning Specialist, where you will support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for Tier 3 commodities over multiple years. Your day-to-day responsibilities include mitigating supply risks, onboarding new suppliers into Microsoft systems, and collaborating with internal teams to manage product transitions and minimize end-of-life inventory. You’ll work within a dynamic environment that leverages advanced analytics and planning tools to ensure reliable delivery of hardware infrastructure for Microsoft’s expansive cloud services. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and manufacturing, along with a strong background in engineering or related fields. This role demands expertise in quantitative analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic supplier development within the technology industry.

What you'll do

  • Support development and execution of multi-year sourcing plans for Tier 3 commodities.
  • Develop and refine sourcing strategies to ensure cost efficiency and supply flexibility.
  • Mitigate continuity risks by establishing key escalation channels with suppliers.
  • Enhance supplier capabilities in planning and supply chain operations delivery.
  • Onboard new suppliers into Microsoft’s managed systems to meet established requirements.
  • Collaborate on timing and availability of product transitions for platform lifecycle management.
  • Review priorities between production and spares to create allocation plans for constrained materials.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field with 7+ years supply chain experience.
  • Master's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management with 5+ years relevant experience.
  • Experience in supply planning, operations, and technology-related supply chain management.
  • Proficiency in quantitative & qualitative analysis in cross-functional enterprise environments.
  • Expertise in sourcing strategy development and supplier onboarding processes.
  • Ability to mitigate continuity of supply risk and develop key escalation channels.
  • Strong collaboration with Supply Chain and Capacity Planning teams for product transitions.

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