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.

JR58145 Senior Category Supplier Manager (Evergreen)

Micron’s vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

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.

The Global Procurement team is an integral engine to Micron’s growth, delivering best-in-class total cost and supply chain resiliency through innovative predictive capabilities, risk analysis and a focus on sustainability and diversity. Our business goals are directly tied to the value we place on our team members – our greatest asset. We invest in our people through a skills-based learning and development model to create clear career pathways for development and career growth. We also strive to create an engaging and inclusive culture through building camaraderie and celebrating the different perspectives of all our distributed team members. Join us and discover why Micron’s Global Procurement team is the preferred destination to ignite your talent!

As a Category Supplier Manager, you will be responsible for developing Category Strategy with respective internal partners and collaborators. You will be conducting strategic sourcing initiatives, plan andimplemente negotiations using supplier and industry analysis, benchmark and cost management. Through management of the category strategy, you will also be building trusted partnerships with internal collaborators, driving best in class, cost, supply and resilience.

Responsibilities:

Category Management & Strategic Sourcing

Develop and implement Category StrategyPerform Market analysis including supplier landscape, capabilities and technology roadmapsParticipate in supplier segmentation and strategic goal setting to improve value such as high revenue, spend reduction, purchasing efficiency, customer services and supplier managementRecommend resource levels across procurement sourcing categories, projects and functionsDrive sourcing requirements and supplier selection through decision matrix in support of technology development, cost reduction, performance improvement efforts and sustainabilityFacilitate co-development activities and collaboration with suppliersImplement processes to supervise partner satisfaction with key suppliers

Cost Management & Analysis

Identify and evaluate category-specific savings/revenue leversDrive category savings/revenue and scorecard metric targetsProvide market intelligence and category price trends to relevant internal partnersApply cost modeling (should-cost models, Total Cost of Ownership or other analytical techniques) to drive negotiation for assigned categories that are benchmarked and relevant to the global marketplace

Negotiation

Lead and partner with collaborators in negotiations with suppliers for strategic sourcing events/RFQ process into bundled negotiationLead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions and renewals, renegotiation of prices, transfers, etcIncorporate savings targets and contract requirements into negotiationsDevelop contract strategy for suppliers in assigned categories and build, negotiate, monitor and implement contracted terms and conditions to drive accountability to TCO performance commitments that transfer into beneficial business engagement

Business Partnering

Partner with Customers to deliver Strategic Solutions for the assigned categoriesDevelop and maintain expertise in the assigned spend categories through relationships with key partnersInteract with Micron and Supplier executivesDrive customer-centric approach to solving issues and representing Procurement

Additional Job Description

You are:

Well-versed in Assembly Processes and Capital ProcurementExperienced in a Category Management role, preferably in semiconductor or high-tech industryDemonstrate experience in Strategic SourcingStrong in Negotiation and Communication skills

Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Procurement and EngineeringBachelor degree or equivalent experience in Engineering with CPM/CPSN is an added advantageProficient in written and verbal communication and presentation skills

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.