Senior Category Supplier Manager

Req ID:\n\nJR93529 Senior Category Supplier Manager\n\nOur vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.\n\nMicron 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.\n\nDrive the global Facilities high spend capital category and serve as the primary liaison for assigned suppliers. Drive external engagement with equipment, off-site manufacturing, fabrication suppliers, and subcontractors, managing these relationships through advanced sourcing techniques, models, and processes to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality goods and services. Recommend sourcing requirements and execute strategic procurement initiatives. Develop and implement supplier strategies that optimize cost efficiency, supply continuity, and quality. Conduct commercial qualification activities to support the strategic development of suppliers and maintain collaborative relationships while proactively resolving performance and capability issues to align with Micron\u2019s strategic goals. Communicate key supplier updates and decisions to Executive Leadership, serving as the voice of the supply base within Micron. Create category strategies for each segment, leading sourcing events, RFx processes, and negotiations with a focus on savings targets and contract compliance. Manage supplier performance in partnership with the Global Facilities team, integrating site-specific priorities and building a comprehensive view of supplier effectiveness. Collaborate internally to define and monitor key performance metrics, ensuring continuous improvement across strategic suppliers. Coordinate and deliver strategic supplier engagements, including Annual Supplier Evaluations and Executive Review Meetings. Implement equipment category strategies and provide market intelligence and pricing trends to internal stakeholders at a regular cadence. Apply globally benchmarked should-cost models for assigned categories. Drive procurement for offsite manufacturing and subcontractor categories, sharing insights with key partners and Indirect teams to enhance planning, forecasting, and execution.\n\nEmployer will accept a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field, followed by 7 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or a related occupation.\n\nPosition requires:\n\n1\\. Bids and proposal management, quantity surveying experience in large scale EPC projects;\n\n2\\. Developing category strategy for cost effective and best quality solutions;\n\n3\\. Facilities equipment, OSM and subcontract package management;\n\n4\\. Global and local vendor management;\n\n5\\. Contracts and claim management;\n\n6\\. Bid analysis, should-cost and market data analysis\n\nJob Profile(s):\n\nConstruction Procurement 4\n\nRelocation Level: TBD\n\nBefore Getting Started \nPlease review Micron\u2019s Internal Job Application Policy on your regional PeopleNow Career Opportunities page before searching and applying for jobs. Note in particular that: \n\n * 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.\n * If you are selected to interview for a position, you must notify your direct supervisor before participating in the interview process.\n\n\n\nAs 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\n\nMicron 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.\n\nTo learn about your right to work click here.\n\nFor US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron\u2019s People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)\n