SR. AT CAPITAL CATEGORY SUPPLIER MGR I

Req. ID: JR90532 SR. AT CAPITAL CATEGORY SUPPLIER MGR I 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. In this role, you will conduct negotiations for strategic sourcing events using cost modeling and other analytical techniques to drive the negotiation process and coordinate quarterly negotiations / renewals into bundled negotiation. Also, you will partner with cross-functional teams to enable Micron to meet business plan requirements by optimizing cost structure, ensuring quality standards, and securing a reliable supply. Job Description * Facilitate Technical Collaboration with Collaborators * Understand technical market landscape and supplier capabilities and roadmaps * Facilitate co-development activities, and technical roadmap collaboration with suppliers * Coordinate with supplier safety issues (e.g. process hazards, maintenance procedures) * Lead Procurement Sourcing Strategies (including creation through collaborator input, communication, and execution) * Get along with Micron and Supplier executives * Source and Select Suppliers to Meet Technical and Cost Requirements * Drive sourcing requirements and supplier selection through decision matrix in support of technology development, cost reduction, and quality improvement efforts * Partner with collaborators to assess Supply Chain risk for new sources * Provide category-level analysis to influence sourcing decisions and ensure supplier meets the needs of customer, including Total Cost of Ownership, quality, performance and delivery requirements * Initiate and negotiate contracts to completion for new suppliers * Partner in Negotiation Processes to Enable Future Cost Structures * Partner with collaborators on negotiations with suppliers for strategic sourcing/RFQ events * Apply should / could cost modeling and other analytical techniques to drive negotiation process * Ensure all new business awards and opportunities are coordinated to bring to bear global business volume * Negotiate upfront Total Cost of Ownership commitments for time-based reductions * Partner with internal collaborators to ensure spares contracts support equipment uptime and cost objectives. * Identify and Implement Supplier-Related Savings Levers * Incorporate savings targets and contract requirements across categories into negotiations * Participate in supplier segmentation and strategic goal setting * Provide market intelligence and price trends to relevant internal collaborators on a disciplined schedule * Serve as the center of knowledge and share knowledge with key collaborators and members of the category teams to enable more effective planning, forecasting and execution * Ensure Supplier Performance Management * Partner with Supplier Managers and Stakeholders to build comprehensive view of supplier performance * Assist Supplier Managers in relaying site-specific priorities to supplier * Collaborate internally to drive and develop key performance measures/metrics and monitor supplier performance against these expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvement * Lead in coordinating and delivering on supplier events, such as Quarterly Business Reviews, Annual Supplier Evaluations, and Executive Review Meetings Requirement: * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline. * Minimum 5 years of experience within semiconductor manufacturing environments! * 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, or category management, preferably for capital equipment or complex technical commodities! * Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross‑functional teams, with strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborator management skills. * Proven strength in complex problem‑solving, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and drive resolution in challenging situations. * Demonstrated and shown negotiation capabilities, with a strong background in supplier relationship management, including commercial negotiations, performance management, and long‑term strategic partnership development. Job Profile(s): Buyer 3 Relocation level: (TBD) Before Getting Started Please review Micron’s Internal Job Application Policy on your regional PeopleNow Career Opportunities page before searching and applying for jobs. Note in particular that: * Hiring managers may view your performance appraisals, original resume, transcripts or other performance-related documentation in your personal file. This information will be held in confidence. * If you are selected to interview for a position, you must notify your direct supervisor before participating in the interview process. ​​​​ 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 Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc 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, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.