Leads regional procurement operations supporting end-to-end Purchase Order-to-Pay service delivery. Establishes strategy, drives AI and automation adoption, improves KPIs and controls, ensures compliance, manages supplier and stakeholder relationships, and leads continuous improvement and transformation. Builds high-performing global teams and aligns procurement operations with business objectives, particularly in semiconductor high-volume manufacturing environments.
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The Global Procurement Operations Director is responsible for leading regional Procurement Operations teams that support the end-to-end Purchase Order-to-Pay (P2P) service delivery model. This role partners closely with global Procurement Category teams, suppliers, and cross-functional collaborators to drive operational excellence, transform service delivery, and support business objectives.
The successful candidate will establish strategic direction, optimize procurement processes, and foster a customer-centric culture while using digital technologies, automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance operational performance. This leader will be responsible for building high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, and aligning procurement operations with long-term business strategies.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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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To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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.
The Global Procurement Operations Director is responsible for leading regional Procurement Operations teams that support the end-to-end Purchase Order-to-Pay (P2P) service delivery model. This role partners closely with global Procurement Category teams, suppliers, and cross-functional collaborators to drive operational excellence, transform service delivery, and support business objectives.
The successful candidate will establish strategic direction, optimize procurement processes, and foster a customer-centric culture while using digital technologies, automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance operational performance. This leader will be responsible for building high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, and aligning procurement operations with long-term business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a multi-year Procurement Operations strategy aligned with business objectives, collaborator needs, and evolving supplier landscapes.
- Lead regional Procurement Operations teams across Purchase Order-to-Pay processes, ensuring effective service delivery, operational excellence, and global consistency.
- Drive AI and automation adoption within Procurement Operations, applying AI best-known methods (BKMs), intelligent workflows, and human-in-the-loop solutions to improve efficiency, decision-making, and collaborator experiences.
- Establish, monitor, and continuously improve key performance indicators (KPIs), service metrics, operational controls, and departmental performance plans.
- Partner with senior business leaders, Procurement Category teams, and global collaborators to develop and implement strategic solutions that support business growth and operational effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and procurement procedures while maintaining strong governance and risk management practices.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, business partners, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, manage conflict, and promote a customer-focused approach.
- Lead, mentor, and develop procurement leaders and teams while effectively communicating corporate initiatives, strategic priorities, and organizational objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
- 10+ years of leadership experience managing large-scale procurement, supply chain, or operations organizations.
- 12+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, preferably supporting High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) environments.
- 5+ years of experience in a global operations, procurement, or supply chain leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience establishing operational metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and leading strategic transformation programs.
- Proven proficiency in AI, automation, and data-driven decision making, with experience leading AI-enabled business transformation initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5-10 years of semiconductor process and equipment knowledge.
- Experience implementing AI-enabled procurement solutions, human-in-the-loop workflows, and intelligent process automation.
- Strong executive collaborator management skills with experience influencing senior leaders across global organizations.
- Track record of leading large-scale operational transformation and cost optimization initiatives within manufacturing environments.
- Experience managing global teams and driving standardized solutions across multiple regions and functions.
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.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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