Senior Indirect Category Supplier Manager

Micron Technology • Syracuse, NY

4d • $101,000 - $173,000

About The Position

As a Senior Indirect Category Supplier Manager, you will be responsible for developing a category strategy for managed categories, validating strategies with Global and Regional Category Managers/s and the respective internal partners and customers. 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 customers, driving best-in-class, cost, supply and resilience.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in Semiconductor industry, EPC functions, facilities procurement functions.
• Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in category management and strategic sourcing.
• Strong negotiating, analytical skills, and strong communication skills with the ability to effectively maintain relationships with various individuals involved.
• Experience in material cost structure understanding and analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction and understanding of the standard procurement process
• Knowledgeable in MEP (Mechanical Electrical Process)
• Knowledgeable in CSA (Civil Structure & Architectural)

Responsibilities

• Category Management & Strategic Sourcing of Facilities CSA and MEP Subcontract Works Package - recommend resource levels across sourcing categories, projects, and functions and recommend value improvement targets, including revenue growth, spend reduction, purchasing efficiency, customer service, and supplier performance.
• Establish procedures to track stakeholder satisfaction with key suppliers.
• Analyze sourcing trends and provide recommendations for assigned categories and participate in supplier segmentation and strategic goal setting.
• Develop and validate category strategies with Global and Regional Category Managers and internal partners.
• Cost Management & Analysis - Identify and evaluate category-specific savings/revenue levers, provide market intelligence and category price trends to relevant internal customers, drive category savings/revenue and scorecard metric targets and use should-cost models for assigned categories that are benchmarked and relevant to the global marketplace.
• Negotiation - lead negotiations for contract renewals, extensions, pricing, transfers, and other commercial matters and lead sourcing events and RFQ processes through negotiation execution.
• Incorporate savings targets and contractual requirements into negotiations.
• Develop supplier contract strategies and negotiate, lead, and enforce contract terms and conditions, and conduct sourcing initiatives and negotiations supported by supplier, industry, and cost analysis.
• Business Partnering- collaborate with customers to deliver strategic solutions.
• Develop and maintain expertise in the assigned spending categories through relationships with key customers, and drive a customer-centric approach while developing collaborative partnerships that improve cost-effectiveness, supply chain efficiency, and resilience.
• AI Proficiency - Leverage AI-enabled tools and digital technologies (e.g., Microsoft Copilot and other approved AI solutions) to improve productivity, analyze data, generate insights, streamline workflows, and support informed business decision-making while maintaining compliance with Micron policies and data governance requirements.

Benefits

• choice of medical, dental and vision plans
• benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• paid family leave
• robust paid time-off program
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior