San Jose, California
8 days ago
Category Supplier Manager

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

Join an inclusive team that is passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation Micron is pursuing.

Micron's Procurement team, spread across various locations, is a key driver of our company's growth. We excel in achieving remarkable cost efficiency and supply chain resilience through inventive predictive capabilities, risk analysis, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability and diversity. At Micron, we prioritize the professional growth of our team members, providing them with opportunities for skills development and a clear path to advance their careers. We foster an engaging and inclusive culture, promoting camaraderie and appreciating the diverse viewpoints of our distributed team. Embark on your journey of success with Micron's outstanding Procurement team!

We are hiring a Category Supplier Manager to join our Indirect Procurement team. Your responsibilities will include sourcing IT and Professional Services, conducting strategic sourcing initiatives, and negotiating with industry-leading suppliers. Building positive relationships with internal partners is also a key aspect of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Category Management & Strategic Sourcing

Source solutions and services that may include software, IT hardware, and various professional service offerings.

Recommend targets to improve value such as high revenue, spending reduction, purchasing efficiency, customer services, and supplier management

Analyze sourcing trends and make recommendations for assigned categories

Participate in supplier segmentation and strategic goal-setting

Cost Management & Analysis

Identify and evaluate category-specific savings/revenue levers

Drive category savings/revenue and scorecard metric targets

Provide market intelligence and category price trends to relevant internal partners

Leverage should-cost models for assigned categories that are benchmarked and relevant to the global marketplace

Negotiation

Lead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions and renewals, renegotiation of prices, transfers, etc.

Lead sourcing events/RFQ process into bundled negotiation

Incorporate savings targets and contract requirements into negotiations

Develop a contract strategy for suppliers in assigned categories and build, negotiate, monitor, and enforce contracted terms and conditions

Business Partnering

Collaborate with Team members and suppliers to deliver strategic solutions

Develop and maintain expertise in the assigned spend categories through relationships with key partners

Drive a customer-centric approach to solving issues and representing Procurement

You have:

Experience in negotiations and willingness to engage in critical conversations and advocate for Micron's interests

The ability to navigate a dynamic and at times ambiguous environment that requires frequent multitasking, prioritization, and a proactive mentality.

Strong problem-solving and critical reasoning skills

Qualifications & Skills:

B.S. or M.S. in Business Administration/Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field of study. Equivalent experience will also be considered.

Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills, with an ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of internal partners, team members, and suppliers.

4+ years Procurement experience

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$115,000.00 - $196,000.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.  The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations.  Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training.  The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Additional compensation may include benefits, discretionary bonuses and equity.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.  We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.  Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.  Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.  For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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