Senior Category Supplier Manager

Micron Technology • Boise, ID

23h

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. Drive the global Facilities high spend capital category and serve as the primary liaison for assigned suppliers. Drive external engagement with equipment, off-site manufacturing, fabrication suppliers, and subcontractors, managing these relationships through advanced sourcing techniques, models, and processes to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality goods and services. Recommend sourcing requirements and execute strategic procurement initiatives. Develop and implement supplier strategies that optimize cost efficiency, supply continuity, and quality. Conduct commercial qualification activities to support the strategic development of suppliers and maintain collaborative relationships while proactively resolving performance and capability issues to align with Micron’s strategic goals. Communicate key supplier updates and decisions to Executive Leadership, serving as the voice of the supply base within Micron. Create category strategies for each segment, leading sourcing events, RFx processes, and negotiations with a focus on savings targets and contract compliance. Manage supplier performance in partnership with the Global Facilities team, integrating site-specific priorities and building a comprehensive view of supplier effectiveness. Collaborate internally to define and monitor key performance metrics, ensuring continuous improvement across strategic suppliers. Coordinate and deliver strategic supplier engagements, including Annual Supplier Evaluations and Executive Review Meetings. Implement equipment category strategies and provide market intelligence and pricing trends to internal stakeholders at a regular cadence. Apply globally benchmarked should-cost models for assigned categories. Drive procurement for offsite manufacturing and subcontractor categories, sharing insights with key partners and Indirect teams to enhance planning, forecasting, and execution. Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field, followed by 7 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or a related occupation. 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. Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. To learn about your right to work click here. To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3) Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards. Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron. AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification. Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.

Requirements

• Bids and proposal management, quantity surveying experience in large scale EPC projects
• Developing category strategy for cost effective and best quality solutions
• Facilities equipment, OSM and subcontract package management
• Global and local vendor management
• Contracts and claim management
• Bid analysis, should-cost and market data analysis
• Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field, followed by 7 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or a related occupation.

Responsibilities

• Drive the global Facilities high spend capital category and serve as the primary liaison for assigned suppliers.
• Drive external engagement with equipment, off-site manufacturing, fabrication suppliers, and subcontractors, managing these relationships through advanced sourcing techniques, models, and processes to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality goods and services.
• Recommend sourcing requirements and execute strategic procurement initiatives.
• Develop and implement supplier strategies that optimize cost efficiency, supply continuity, and quality.
• Conduct commercial qualification activities to support the strategic development of suppliers and maintain collaborative relationships while proactively resolving performance and capability issues to align with Micron’s strategic goals.
• Communicate key supplier updates and decisions to Executive Leadership, serving as the voice of the supply base within Micron.
• Create category strategies for each segment, leading sourcing events, RFx processes, and negotiations with a focus on savings targets and contract compliance.
• Manage supplier performance in partnership with the Global Facilities team, integrating site-specific priorities and building a comprehensive view of supplier effectiveness.
• Collaborate internally to define and monitor key performance metrics, ensuring continuous improvement across strategic suppliers.
• Coordinate and deliver strategic supplier engagements, including Annual Supplier Evaluations and Executive Review Meetings.
• Implement equipment category strategies and provide market intelligence and pricing trends to internal stakeholders at a regular cadence.
• Apply globally benchmarked should-cost models for assigned categories.
• Drive procurement for offsite manufacturing and subcontractor categories, sharing insights with key partners and Indirect teams to enhance planning, forecasting, and execution.

Benefits

• 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: Senior