Sr Indirect Category Supplier Manager II

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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 Senior Indirect Regional Supplier Manager at Micron Technology, Inc., you will join our team in Indirect Procurement at one of the world's largest semiconductor companies. This role involves strategic sourcing, supplier category management, pricing analysis, cost and contract negotiations, and strong collaboration for North America, serving as the main point of contact for supplier relations, overseeing supplier performance management, and conducting competitive RFx events and negotiations.
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: Partner with internal stakeholders and Global Procurement to develop and execute category strategies, including cost reduction initiatives, supply base optimization, and contract negotiations, while providing clear communication at executive levels supported by accurate data.
• Sourcing: Source capital and operational equipment and a variety of service offerings; conduct RFx events and apply demand-management principles within established procurement processes.
• Strategy: Develop category strategies focused on savings, value creation, assurance of supply, quality, and supplier performance; conduct should-cost and benchmark analysis.
• Negotiation: Lead negotiations to secure favorable commercial terms, partner closely with Legal to finalize contracts, and drive alignment across teams through strong negotiation strategy development.
• Management: Oversee relationships with key suppliers, ensuring accountability, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement in supplier performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Business Administration/Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management.
• Proven negotiation experience with the ability to engage in critical conversations and advocate for Micron's interests.
• Demonstrated experience in contract redlining/reviewing commercial terms for Service Agreements, Software Agreements, and Statements of Work.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and detail-orientation skills, with excellent verbal and written communication skills suitable for engaging executives, managers, and subject matter experts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Background in artificial intelligence process management.
• Experience with global or regional supplier performance programs, including developing metrics, dashboards, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with minimal direction and strong multitasking capability.
• Background in data analytics.

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 .
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