Sourcing Engineering IC4
Teknik, data och digitalt · IT-infrastruktur och säkerhet · Molnteknik
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Microsoft is looking for a Sourcing Engineering IC4 to lead network capacity and infrastructure initiatives across EMEA, focusing on fiber, subsea, and colocation network deployments. Responsibilities include driving commercial negotiations, partnering with cross-functional teams, and acting as a regional subject matter expert for network topology and vendor selection. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, significant networking expertise, and strong negotiation and analytical skills.
Ansvarsområden
- Lead network capacity and infrastructure initiatives across EMEA, supporting metro, long-haul, subsea, and colocation network deployments.
- Drive commercial and contractual negotiations with telecom, fiber, subsea, and colocation providers to secure network services that meet business and technical requirements.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategies that support network expansion, resiliency, and cost optimization.
- Serve as the regional subject matter expert for network topology, market analysis, route planning, and vendor selection across EMEA.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with vendors, service providers, and industry stakeholders to identify partnership and growth opportunities.
- Manage complex projects and stakeholder engagements, ensuring timely delivery, clear communication, and measurable business impact.
- Ensure supplier contracts comply with business, legal, security, and service-level requirements while supporting high network availability and operational excellence.
Krav
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
- Significant experience in networking, telecommunications, cloud infrastructure, or related technologies.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating commercial and contractual agreements with technology, network, or service providers including contractual/MSA negotiations.
- Solid understanding of domestic and global carrier networks.
- Working knowledge of the fundamentals of optical networking: Fiber optics and DWDM technologies.
- Solid grasp and experience with workflow management and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including financial analytics.
- Proven knowledge of Data Center Operations, Inside Plant Management and Design, Outside plant, Bulk Fiber Installation and diverse terrestrial routing fundamentals.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of regional regulatory environments.
- Demonstrated command of existing subsea systems topologies, cable landings and Top Interconnection facilities regionally.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements, including Microsoft Cloud Background Check.
Önskade kvalifikationer
- Extensive experience in networking technologies, data center infrastructure, or telecommunications.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic negotiations, vendor management, and contract development.
- Knowledge of regional telecommunications markets, regulatory environments, and network connectivity solutions.
- Experience supporting large-scale network expansion, capacity planning, or infrastructure deployment initiatives.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to drive strategic partnerships and operational improvements.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment and travel as needed.
- Willing to travel between 25% and 50% of the time.
Förmåner
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
- Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/united-kingdom-corporate-pay.html
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Microsoft
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United Kingdom
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