New College Grad - Indirect Category Supplier Manager

Micron Technology•Boise, ID

About The Position

As an Indirect Category Supplier Manager at Micron Technology, you will partner with internal team members to build a comprehensive view of supplier performance and drive sourcing success across assigned indirect spend categories. You will develop and execute category strategies, lead supplier relationship management activities, conduct market analysis, drive cost reduction initiatives, negotiate contracts, and optimize supplier performance. Using analytics, market intelligence, and strategic sourcing methodologies, you will deliver measurable value aligned with Micron's business objectives, risk management requirements, and operational priorities. The Global Procurement organization develops strategic supplier partnerships, optimizes total cost of ownership, mitigates supply risk, and ensures continuity of supply across global operations. It collaborates with internal partners and suppliers to drive sourcing excellence, achieve cost savings, support operational requirements, and strengthen supplier performance.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, supply chain, or a related function.
Experience negotiating contracts and commercial agreements in partnership with legal, finance, and business partners.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and interested party management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple initiatives, and operate with a high degree of autonomy.
Experience using data, cost analysis, and market intelligence to support sourcing decisions and supplier management activities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience leading RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and sourcing initiatives across indirect spend categories, including services, IT, facilities, or professional services.
Experience performing cost analysis, volume planning, supplier evaluations, make-versus-buy assessments, and total cost of ownership analysis.
Knowledge of supplier governance practices, contract management, procurement systems, and strategic sourcing methodologies.
Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end supplier relationship management for assigned indirect categories, ensuring supplier performance, issue resolution, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
Partner with cross-functional interested parties as the regional category lead to align business requirements, demand forecasts, sourcing priorities, and procurement strategies.
Lead supplier qualification activities to support the selection, onboarding, development, and performance management of strategic suppliers.
Drive supplier compliance with Micron's Supplier Code of Conduct, sustainability initiatives, and corporate social responsibility expectations.
Develop market intelligence, pricing benchmarks, should-cost models, and supplier performance analytics to support sourcing decisions and negotiations.
Lead RFx events, supplier negotiations, contract renewals, repricing initiatives, supplier transitions, and commercial actions that deliver value and continuity of supply.
Define and implement sourcing and contract strategies, including negotiation of commercial terms, service agreements, statements of work, and software licensing agreements.
Establish supplier governance processes, including quarterly business reviews, annual supplier evaluations, executive reviews, and performance improvement plans.