Sr. Director Semiconductor Sourcing and NPI Procurement

Micron Technology • San Jose, CA

6d • $199,000 - $349,000

About The Position

The Senior Director, Semiconductor Sourcing and NPI Procurement leads the global strategy, sourcing, and supplier ecosystem for wafer foundry services, IP and EDA services, discrete actives semiconductors, and 3rd party NAND flash controller categories as well as the New Product Introduction Procurement function. This role is accountable for delivering cost competitiveness, supply assurance, and long-term resilience across a complex semiconductor value chain. Partnering closely with engineering, manufacturing, and business leaders, the role drives category strategies, supplier performance, and risk mitigation at category and product level while enabling Micron’s growth and innovation priorities. Success in this role requires deep semiconductor domain expertise, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to lead large, global teams to deliver enterprise-level outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent practical experience
• 15+ years of experience across semiconductor manufacturing, procurement, or supplier management
• Proven experience operating at a global or enterprise leadership level, driving cross-functional business outcomes
• Track record in managing complex supplier ecosystems and outsourced manufacturing models
• Deep understanding of wafer foundry landscape and ASIC development and manufacturing models (technical, operational, and commercial dimensions).
• Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating complex, high-value agreements
• Expertise in category strategy, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership optimization
• Strong knowledge of global supply chain risks, capacity planning, and supplier performance management
• Familiarity with procurement analytics, digital tools, and data-driven decision-making
• Strong enterprise leadership capability, including leading leaders and influencing across global organizations
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into execution
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills across executive and operational levels
• High resilience and decision-making capability in complex, ambiguous environments
• Ability to build and lead high-performing, scalable teams
• Demonstrates strong digital fluency and ability to leverage AI-enabled tools in procurement, analytics, and decision-making
• Applies AI responsibly in alignment with organizational standards and governance

Nice To Haves

• Experience sourcing discrete active semiconductor components used in SSD and Memory Modules
• Experience managing IP and EDA suppliers
• Exposure to global manufacturing networks
• Experience leading procurement transformation or digital initiatives
• Strong understanding of semiconductor market dynamics and macro trends

Responsibilities

• Define and execute global procurement strategies for wafer foundry services, IP and EDA services, discrete actives semiconductors, and 3rd party NAND flash controller categories to support business growth and operational excellence
• Drive adherence to New Product Introduction metrics such as multi-sourcing, part reuse and golden part usage through stage gate reviews and collaboration with commodity category sourcing teams.
• Lead category management, ensuring cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and alignment with Micron’s strategic and financial objectives
• Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships, driving collaboration, performance accountability, and continuous improvement across the supplier ecosystem
• Ensure supply assurance through proactive capacity planning, demand-supply alignment, and risk mitigation strategies, including development of resilient global sourcing networks
• Drive end-to-end sourcing execution, including commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance governance
• Lead cost optimization initiatives and negotiations to achieve best-in-class total cost of ownership
• Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain) to support product, technology, and operational requirements
• Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing global procurement organization, including leading leaders and building long-term capability
• Establish KPIs and performance frameworks to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across procurement and supplier performance
• Provide strategic leadership aligned to corporate priorities, ensuring clear line of sight from category execution to enterprise outcomes
• Drive supplier diversity, sustainability, and responsible sourcing initiatives aligned with Micron’s commitments
• Strengthen procurement analytics, predictive capabilities, and digital transformation initiatives
• Represent procurement in executive-level forums and contribute to enterprise strategic planning
• Support crisis management and rapid response for supply disruptions or geopolitical risks
• Mentor emerging leaders and build succession pipelines within the procurement organization
• Integrate AI-enabled tools and predictive insights into procurement, sourcing, and supplier management to improve decision quality and efficiency
• Identify and scale AI-driven opportunities (e.g., demand forecasting, risk analytics, cost modeling) within procurement operations
• Foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement through responsible AI adoption

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: Director