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JR65557 Manager, MSTI Indirect Procurement

Job Description

As the Manager, MSTI Indirect, you will be responsible for developing the procurement strategy and leading the MSTI team.

You will provide leadership for building and implementing department strategies, processes, and policy through active oversight of the teams and projects, and mentor team members through collaboration and the development of sustainably successful solutions. You will also be responsible for conveying corporate business initiatives, aligning team and individual goals to business objectives, and driving overall dedication within your team and the department.

Role Responsibilities & Tasks

Build and Implement Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Plan for Indirect Categories

Work with direct and cross-functional teams to plan strategic sourcing direction for category.Recommend targets for spend reduction, purchasing efficiency, customer services and supplier management.Identify and implement category specific savings levers.Recommend resource levels across procurement sourcing categories, projects and functions.Monitor and adjust category compliance (e.g. Risk, Spend, Quality, Supplier segmentation, management)Monitor the implementation of sourcing strategies and contract compliance and participate in the resolution of any constraints or issuesDeliver category savings and scorecard metric targetsCommunicate sourcing trends and results for assigned categories to the Category DirectorMaintain supplier segmentation map for category; build partnerships with strategic suppliers

 Lead and Manage Procurement Category Teams 

Support building of the right procurement team (recruitment, training, staffing, and retention)Present strategic plan for the assigned categories and report statusBuild consensus on assigned category strategic plan and refine (if required)Provide input on procurement initiatives.Assist Category Director in building integrated strategic planRepresent Micron in industry and professional forum

Collaborate with Customers, Procurement Business Partners, and Suppliers on Category Strategies

Ensure customer category requirements are metCommunicate strategic sourcing goals, category management plans, initiatives and targets to customers.Maintain relationships with supplier senior executives.Initiate and sustain effective communication with internal and external partners

Collaborate with Partners to Deliver Strategic Solutions

Develop and maintain expertise in the assigned spend categories through relationships with Category Director, Category Supplier Managers, and Global Supplier ManagersImplement processes to supervise partner satisfaction with key suppliersDrive customer-centric approach to solving issues and representing ProcurementMaintain close interaction with business partners to ensure category-related needs are addressedEstablish effective relationships with internal and external partners

Provide advice to senior and executive management on strategic decisions related to the category

Education

Required: Bachelor/Master Degree in Business, Business Administration/Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field of study

Desired certification:  APICS, PMI, CPM, CPSM, or other related fields of study

Experiences

Proven experience (Minimum 13 years) in Purchasing/Procurement or Supply ChainAt least 7 years of supervisory experience in leading or managing a team.

REQUIRED

Collaboration skills with peers in global category and partner teams and translate them into actionable plans, results, and resource requirements.Experience as change agent that seeks out and advocates new and innovative solutions to meet the business needs.Demonstrated relationship management skills, including to navigate the organization, handle conflict and influence decisions.Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including maximising an analytic toolset and setting financial targets to incorporate Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) concepts.History in Eye For Business, Planning, and Decision MakingProficient with Microsoft Office Suite applicationsGood communication skills.

DESIRED

Familiarity with Indirect categories, including Facilities, IT, Professional Services and Real EstateExperience in Construction Procurement.Project management skills, Quantity surveyor skills and proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projectsKnowledge and application of Should-Cost modeling, TCO concepts and strategic sourcing process would be an advantage.

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

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