Sr Indirect Category Supplier Manager II

Micron•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

As a Senior Indirect Regional Supplier Manager at Micron Technology, Inc., this role is part of Indirect Procurement at a large semiconductor company and serves North America. The position is the main point of contact for supplier relations and involves strategic sourcing, supplier category management, pricing analysis, cost and contract negotiations, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and Global Procurement. The role oversees supplier performance management and conducts competitive RFx events and negotiations. The position develops and executes category strategies focused on cost reduction, supply base optimization, savings, value creation, assurance of supply, quality, and supplier performance. It sources capital and operational equipment and service offerings, applies demand-management principles within established procurement processes, and conducts should-cost and benchmark analyses. It leads commercial negotiations, works with Legal to finalize contracts, and oversees key supplier relationships, accountability, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.

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 strategic sourcing or category management.
Proven negotiation experience, including the ability to engage in critical conversations and advocate for Micron’s interests.
Demonstrated experience in contract redlining and reviewing commercial terms for Service Agreements, Software Agreements, and Statements of Work.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and detail-orientation skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills suitable for engaging executives, managers, and subject matter experts.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the semiconductor industry.
Background in artificial intelligence process management.
Experience with global or regional supplier performance programs, including developing metrics, dashboards, or continuous improvement initiatives.
Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with minimal direction and strong multitasking capability.
Background in data analytics.

Responsibilities

Partner with internal stakeholders and Global Procurement to develop and execute category strategies, including cost-reduction initiatives, supply-base optimization, and contract negotiations.
Provide clear communication at executive levels supported by accurate data.
Source capital and operational equipment and a variety of service offerings.
Conduct RFx events and apply demand-management principles within established procurement processes.
Develop category strategies focused on savings, value creation, assurance of supply, quality, and supplier performance.
Conduct should-cost and benchmark analysis.
Lead negotiations to secure favorable commercial terms, partner with Legal to finalize contracts, and drive alignment across teams through negotiation strategy development.
Oversee relationships with key suppliers, ensure accountability, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement in supplier performance.
Serve as the main point of contact for supplier relations in North America and oversee supplier performance management.