About the Role

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. As a Sr Category Supplier Manager for the Tool Install category at Micron, you will be at the forefront of driving excellence within our procurement strategies. This is an outstanding opportunity to collaborate with world-class professionals and determine innovative solutions that strictly adhere to our ambitious goals!

Responsibilities

• Develop and successfully implement processes to monitor collaborator happiness with key suppliers, and recommend value-maximizing targets such as revenue growth and spend reduction
• Assist in supplier segmentation and strategic goal setting by developing category strategies for managed categories
• Identify and evaluate category-specific savings/revenue levers, driving category savings/revenue and scorecard metric targets
• Share market insights and category price trends with internal collaborators, using should-cost models for designated categories that are benchmarked and relevant to the global market
• Lead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions and renewals, renegotiation of prices, transfers, etc., and lead sourcing events/RFQ process into bundled negotiation
• Develop supplier contract strategies for assigned categories by incorporating cost savings, negotiating contracts, sourcing, and evaluating suppliers
• Collaborate with key customers to deliver strategic solutions by developing and maintaining expertise in assigned spend categories through positive relationship management
• Drive a customer-centric approach to issue resolution and Procurement representation by developing collaborative partnerships that improve cost-effectiveness, supply chain efficiency, and resilience

Minimum Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in the Construction / Tool Install Category
• A relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in category management and strategic sourcing
• Effective communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Advanced skills in material cost structure understanding and analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• A decade of experience within the Construction / Tool Install Category
• Prior experience working in indirect category management at a semiconductor company
• Experience working with Ariba, SAP, and SCOUT

Benefits

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.

• 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
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Paid family leave
• Robust paid time-off program
• Paid holidays

For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

Equal Opportunity

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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