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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 Principal Category Supplier Manager, you will join our team in Indirect Procurement at Micron that manages the global IT and Professional Services at one of the world's largest semiconductor companies. We bring sophisticated new technologies and professional services expertise into Micron from many of the world’s leading companies who serve as our suppliers. This is an exciting, fast-paced area that is critical to the success of the company and has the attention of senior executives across Micron. We are committed to investing in our team's development and career advancement and are looking for an ambitious person who shares our dedication to excellence and is looking for a phenomenal growth opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Collaboration—You will collaborate with internal customers and external suppliers, crafting strategies to ensure a robust and efficient supply chain. As part of the team that sets strategy and direction for Micron globally, you will work with members of Micron's regional procurement teams at Micron sites around the world to implement strategies that you help develop.

• Sourcing—You will source solutions and services. This work will include research on software, IT hardware and various service offerings. You will work within established processes to conduct RFx activities and demand management.

• Strategy—You will be an important part of our team's work to build category strategies to drive savings, value, assurance of supply, quality and supplier performance within your assigned category.

• Negotiation—You will take the lead in negotiating with suppliers and will work with our Legal team to complete contracts with suppliers. Your ability to drive alignment with team members and develop negotiation strategies will be critical for success.

• Management—You will run Micron’s relationship with key suppliers and have responsibility for holding suppliers accountable, resolving issues and improving supplier performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor/Master Degree in Business, Business Administration/ Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics or similar fields of study.

• 5+ years' experience in a role focused full-time on procurement or contract negotiation.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for negotiation.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts.

• Ability to work well in a dynamic environment that requires a high degree of multitasking with minimal direction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years' experience as a Senior Category Supplier Manager at a semiconductor company.

• Prior experience working in indirect procurement handling IT and Professional Services.

• Proven experience managing and negotiating complex contracts.

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 micron.com/careers/benefits.

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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