Principal Category Sourcing Manager
About The Position
Micron Technology is a world leader in memory and storage solutions. The Principal Category Sourcing Manager manages the IC Controller category for SSD and storage products, with responsibility for the supplier portfolio and overall category performance. The role develops and implements sourcing strategies that support business requirements, including supplier negotiations, cost-reduction initiatives, and proactive supply-risk management. The position leads sourcing processes such as RFPs, award letters, and SOWs, coordinating with engineering, quality, business units, and legal to ensure compliance and timely execution. It engages executives and cross-functional teams to align commercial, technical, and supply priorities for new product introduction and production ramp, and negotiates supply agreements with key suppliers to secure capacity, support product launches, and ensure long-term supply continuity. Up to 15% domestic travel is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a related occupation.
- Silicon supply management.
- Sourcing strategy development and supplier management.
- Executive-level communication.
- Contract agreement negotiation.
- Supply chain and financial data analysis, including cost modeling and savings analysis.
Responsibilities
- Manage the IC Controller category for SSD and storage products, including the supplier portfolio and overall category performance.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies to support business requirements.
- Negotiate with suppliers and pursue cost-reduction initiatives.
- Proactively manage supply risks.
- Lead sourcing processes, including RFPs, award letters, and SOWs, coordinating with engineering, quality, business units, and legal to ensure compliance and timely execution.
- Engage executives and cross-functional teams to align commercial, technical, and supply priorities for new product introduction and production ramp.
- Negotiate supply agreements with key suppliers to secure capacity, support product launches, and ensure long-term supply continuity.
Benefits
- Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Programs that help protect income in the event of illness or injury.
- Paid family leave.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
