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The Innovative Global Procurement team is a vital part of Micron's growth strategy, offering powerful solutions for cost optimization and supply chain resilience through cutting-edge predictive capabilities, risk analysis, and a genuine focus on sustainability and diversity. Our team members are at the heart of our success, and we actively support their professional growth and advancement through a skills-based learning and development framework. By fostering a culture of inclusivity and teamwork, we celebrate the diverse perspectives of our global team members. Join us at Micron's Global Procurement team and discover new horizons for your talent!

As a Senior Category Supplier Manager, you will be responsible for developing Category Strategy with respective internal collaborators and stakeholders. You will be conducting strategic sourcing initiatives, plan and implement negotiations using supplier and industry analysis, benchmark and cost management. Through management of the category strategy, you will also be building positive relationships with internal collaborators, driving outstanding cost, supply, and resilience.

Responsibilities:

Category Management & Strategic Sourcing

Develop and implement Category StrategyPerform Market analysis including supplier landscape, capabilities, and technology roadmapsParticipate in supplier segmentation and strategic goal setting to improve value such as high revenue, spend reduction, purchasing efficiency, customer services, and supplier managementRecommend resource levels across procurement sourcing categories, projects, and functionsDrive sourcing requirements and supplier selection through decision matrix in support of technology development, cost reduction, performance improvement efforts, and sustainabilityFacilitate co-development activities and collaboration with suppliersImplement processes to manage partner well-being with key suppliersCost Management & AnalysisIdentify and evaluate category-specific savings and revenue leversDrive category savings and revenue and scorecard metric targetsProvide market intelligence and category price trends to relevant internal partnersUse cost modeling techniques to negotiate for assigned categories based on global benchmarks.

Negotiation

Lead and partner with collaborators in negotiations with suppliers for strategic sourcing events/RFQ process into bundled negotiationLead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions and renewals, renegotiation of prices, transfers, etc.Incorporate savings targets and contract requirements into negotiationsBuild and negotiate supplier contracts in assigned categories, monitoring and implementing terms to improve cost performance and drive successful business engagement.Business PartneringPartner with Customers to deliver Strategic Solutions for the assigned categoriesDevelop and maintain expertise in the assigned spend categories through relationships with key partnersInteract with Micron and Supplier executivesDrive customer-centric approach to solving issues and representing ProcurementAdditional Job Description

You are:

Proficient in Probe and Test Processes and Capital ProcurementExperienced in a Category Management role, preferably in the semiconductor or high-tech industryDemonstrate experience in Strategic SourcingStrong in Negotiation and Communication skillsQualifications & Skills:Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Procurement and EngineeringA Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience with CPM/CPSN is an added advantage.Proficient in written and verbal communication and presentation skills

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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