Senior Category Sourcing Manager

Micron Technology • San Jose, CA

1d • $90,000 - $205,000

About The Position

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
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.
Do you have a passion in building a career in procurement? We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our global team dedicated to this function.
As a Buyer, you will be the primary category point of contact for supplier interactions, performance management, and negotiations for the site. You will work with partners to build comprehensive views of supplier performance for continued sourcing success and participate and/or lead in the development and implementation of category strategies and projects related but not limited to cost reduction initiatives, supply base optimization, and pricing/contract negotiation.

Requirements

• 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 sourcing or related field in semiconductor industry.
• Proven strength in complex problem‑solving, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and drive resolution in challenging situations.
• Experience in external-facing roles, advocating for Micron's interests while maintaining confidentiality and managing supplier expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a semiconductor environment.
• 7 years of experience sourcing in a semiconductor industry.
• Experience working in a customer success or supply management role.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supplier Performance and Relationships.
• Own procurement process for designated areas and accounts, including internal stakeholder alignment to drive sourcing strategy.
• Negotiate with suppliers to meet business needs.
• Support budgeting and cash flow management, and the execution of Global Procurement strategies.
• Handle cost saving initiatives and metric.
• Implement cost savings and process improvement programs.
• Have deep knowledge to serve as a consultant for procurement process and supplier issues.
• Support site audits.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees