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JR59694 Module / SSD Materials Category Supplier Manager
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 build clear career pathways for development and career growth. We also strive to cbuildan engaging and inclusive culture through building camaraderie and celebrating the diverse perspectives of all our distributed team members. Join us and discover why Micron's Global Procurement team is the preferred destination to unleash your talent!
As a Solutions Materials Category Supplier Manager forEnclosures and Hardware(such asConnectors, screw, etc.), you will be in charge of developing a category strategy for managed categories, validating strategies with Global and Regional Category Managers/s and the respective internal partners and collaborators. This includes working with a multi-site team to develop and perform price negotiations for global materials, research and publish market information related to supply, costs, and supplier financials and supplier manufacturing capacities.
You are required conducting strategic sourcing initiatives, plan and conduct negotiations using supplier and industry analysis, benchmark and cost management related to a specific set of materials.
Through management of the category strategy, you will also be building positive relationships with internal collaborators, driving outstanding cost, supply and resilience.
Responsibilities:
Build and perform Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Plan
Work with direct and cross-functional teams (e.g., Micron business units, manufacturing, engineering, quality and site purchasing teams) to plan strategic sourcing direction for category
Build, develop and lead a global key materials team
Recommend targets for spend reduction, purchasing efficiency, customer services and supplier management
Implement effective supplier negotiations and cost reductions
Identify and implement category specific savings levers
Recommend resource levels across procurement sourcing categories, projects and functions
Supervise and adjust category compliance (e.g. risk, spend, quality, supplier segmentation, management)
Keep track the implementation of sourcing strategies and contract compliance and participate in the resolution of any constraints or issues
Deliver category savings and scorecard metric targets
Communicate sourcing trends and results for assigned categories to the Category Director
Maintain supplier segmentation map for category; build partnerships with strategic suppliers
Build senior level supplier relationships
Handle supplier performance evaluation (SCORECARD)
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain management, preferably in the electronics or hardware industry.
Validated experience in developing and driving global category strategies and sourcing initiatives.
Strong negotiation skills with a track record of delivering cost savings and value.
Excellent analytical skills to interpret complex market data and financial information.
Proficient in procurement and supply chain management software and tools.
Strong project management skills to lead cross-functional teams and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong relation with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Strong understanding of supplier management, risk management, and compliance.
Ability to work effectively in a global, multi-site environment.
Deep understanding of the enclosures and hardware (connectors, screws, etc.) market, including supply dynamics, cost drivers, and manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with industry trends, standard methodologies, and regulatory requirements related to the assigned categories.
Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies and tools.
Professional certifications in supply chain management or procurement (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, CPM) are a plus.
About Micron Technology, Inc.
We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich lifefor 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.
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