SR PRINCIPAL, GSM, FE PRO GLOBAL CAPITAL

Micron Technology•Boise, ID

About The Position

As principal advisor, he/she will be required to demonstrate clear ability to transform conceptual ideas into detailed, actionable plans. Considering industry best-in-class initiatives to transform Micron’s category strategies into world class performance. Team member must be able to influence market practices, develop external benchmark capabilities and first-of-a-kind supplier management practices. Own the Global Relationship for a Large Strategic Supplier or Suppliers Be the primary point of contact for a global supplier that spans many processes and types of materials/tools and act as “one source of truth” for the account Perform or participate in commercial supplier qualification activities to ensure the commercial development of strategic suppliers Serve as lead for cross-category and significant company to company escalations; support category escalations for assigned suppliers as needed Serve as the center of knowledge for assigned supplier(s) and share knowledge with key stakeholders and members of the category teams to enable more effective planning, forecasting and execution Communicate key supplier management updates and decisions to multiple levels in the organization, including Executive Leadership Maintain collaborative relationships with supplier(s) while effectively resolving supplier performance/capability issues to ensure alignment with Micron’s strategic direction Communicate supplier performance management results and activities for assigned suppliers to the Category Director Responsible for the Commercial Supplier Relationship Support supplier qualification activities to ensure the commercial development of a strategic supplier Ensure supplier contracts meet stakeholder needs and both parties comply with terms once finalized Maintain collaborative relationships with the supplier while effectively resolving supplier performance/capability issues to ensure alignment with Micron’s strategic direction Ensure the supplier complies with Micron’s code-of-conduct programs and corporate social responsibility initiatives Create and foster a collaborative environment with suppliers to generate optimum value to the Micron network. Enlist senior management, when appropriate, to help reinforce commitment and involvement from suppliers Identify and Implement Supplier-Related Savings Levers Incorporate savings targets and contract requirements across categories into negotiations Participate in supplier segmentation and strategic goal setting Coordinate supplier initiatives with category teams Provide market intelligence and price trends to relevant internal stakeholders on a disciplined schedule Utilize should-cost models that are benchmarked and relevant to the global marketplace Serve as the center of knowledge and share knowledge with key stakeholders and members of the category teams to enable more effective planning, forecasting and execution Drive a Holistic Negotiation Strategy with Supplier for New Business and Sustaining Purchases Collaborate across categories to ensure unified negotiation plans Lead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions and renewals, renegotiation of prices, transfers, etc. Coordinate with Category Sourcing Managers to incorporate sourcing events/RFQ process into bundled negotiation Incorporate savings targets and contract requirements into negotiations Develop a contract strategy for suppliers and create, negotiate, monitor and enforce contracted terms and conditions Ensure Supplier Performance Management Partner with category team and stakeholders to build comprehensive view of supplier performance Assist Category Team in relaying site specific priorities to supplier Collaborate internally to drive and develop key performance measures/metrics and monitor supplier performance against these expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvement Lead in organizing and delivering on supplier events, such as Quarterly Business Reviews, Annual Supplier Evaluations, and Executive Review Meetings Collaborate with Stakeholders to Deliver Strategic Solutions Develop and maintain expertise in the assigned supplier(s) through relationships with Category Director, Global Category Managers, and Category Supplier Managers Implement processes to monitor stakeholder satisfaction with key suppliers Drive customer-centric approach to solving issues and representing Procurement Maintain close interaction with business partners to ensure supplier-related needs are addressed Manage conflict and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders Provide advice to senior and executive management on strategic decisions related to the supplier(s) Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements. Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, with min 10 years of experience in HVM environment
Strong expertise in strategic supplier management and commercial negotiations, including contract development, price benchmarking, and cost modeling in a global environment.
Proven experience in supplier qualification, performance management, and cross-category sourcing strategies, with ability to drive value through structured supplier engagement and market intelligence.
Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills, with ability to influence cross-functional teams and align internal and external stakeholders.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capability, with demonstrated ability to translate complex business challenges into actionable plans and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to leverage AI and data analytics tools (e.g., digital procurement platforms, data visualization, AI-assisted analysis) to enhance supplier insights, support decision-making, and drive productivity and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

Own the Global Relationship for a Large Strategic Supplier or Suppliers
Be the primary point of contact for a global supplier that spans many processes and types of materials/tools and act as “one source of truth” for the account
Perform or participate in commercial supplier qualification activities to ensure the commercial development of strategic suppliers
Serve as lead for cross-category and significant company to company escalations; support category escalations for assigned suppliers as needed
Serve as the center of knowledge for assigned supplier(s) and share knowledge with key stakeholders and members of the category teams to enable more effective planning, forecasting and execution
Communicate key supplier management updates and decisions to multiple levels in the organization, including Executive Leadership
Maintain collaborative relationships with supplier(s) while effectively resolving supplier performance/capability issues to ensure alignment with Micron’s strategic direction
Communicate supplier performance management results and activities for assigned suppliers to the Category Director
Responsible for the Commercial Supplier Relationship
Support supplier qualification activities to ensure the commercial development of a strategic supplier
Ensure supplier contracts meet stakeholder needs and both parties comply with terms once finalized
Maintain collaborative relationships with the supplier while effectively resolving supplier performance/capability issues to ensure alignment with Micron’s strategic direction
Ensure the supplier complies with Micron’s code-of-conduct programs and corporate social responsibility initiatives
Create and foster a collaborative environment with suppliers to generate optimum value to the Micron network.
Enlist senior management, when appropriate, to help reinforce commitment and involvement from suppliers
Identify and Implement Supplier-Related Savings Levers
Incorporate savings targets and contract requirements across categories into negotiations
Participate in supplier segmentation and strategic goal setting
Coordinate supplier initiatives with category teams
Provide market intelligence and price trends to relevant internal stakeholders on a disciplined schedule
Utilize should-cost models that are benchmarked and relevant to the global marketplace
Serve as the center of knowledge and share knowledge with key stakeholders and members of the category teams to enable more effective planning, forecasting and execution
Drive a Holistic Negotiation Strategy with Supplier for New Business and Sustaining Purchases
Collaborate across categories to ensure unified negotiation plans
Lead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions and renewals, renegotiation of prices, transfers, etc.
Coordinate with Category Sourcing Managers to incorporate sourcing events/RFQ process into bundled negotiation
Incorporate savings targets and contract requirements into negotiations
Develop a contract strategy for suppliers and create, negotiate, monitor and enforce contracted terms and conditions
Ensure Supplier Performance Management
Partner with category team and stakeholders to build comprehensive view of supplier performance
Assist Category Team in relaying site specific priorities to supplier
Collaborate internally to drive and develop key performance measures/metrics and monitor supplier performance against these expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvement
Lead in organizing and delivering on supplier events, such as Quarterly Business Reviews, Annual Supplier Evaluations, and Executive Review Meetings
Collaborate with Stakeholders to Deliver Strategic Solutions
Develop and maintain expertise in the assigned supplier(s) through relationships with Category Director, Global Category Managers, and Category Supplier Managers
Implement processes to monitor stakeholder satisfaction with key suppliers
Drive customer-centric approach to solving issues and representing Procurement
Maintain close interaction with business partners to ensure supplier-related needs are addressed
Manage conflict and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Provide advice to senior and executive management on strategic decisions related to the supplier(s)
Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.
Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.