Staff/Principal Capital Supplier Manager

Micron Technology•Boise, ID

About The Position

Micron Technology is seeking a Staff/Principal Capital Supplier Manager to develop and implement long-range category strategies for semiconductor capital equipment. The role uses market intelligence, technology roadmaps, industry trends, and supplier capabilities to drive competitive advantage and align sourcing with technology and business objectives. The position leads executive-level relationships and complex global commercial negotiations with strategic suppliers, while delivering cost savings and value through total cost of ownership optimization, commercial innovation, productivity improvements, and capital efficiency. It also leads supplier risk assessment and mitigation to support supply continuity and business resilience. As a subject matter expert, the manager advises on semiconductor capital equipment markets, supplier dynamics, commercial strategies, and industry trends. The role partners across Technology Development, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations, and mentors procurement professionals while influencing enterprise sourcing strategies and organizational capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in semiconductor capital procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, engineering, category management, or a related field.
Expertise in semiconductor capital equipment markets, supplier economics, commercial strategy, and complex contract negotiations.
Ability to influence senior executives and cross-functional collaborators while delivering measurable business value and strategic outcomes.
Strong analytical, financial, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Effective use of digital and AI-enabled tools to support decision-making and business performance.

Nice To Haves

MBA or master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
Experience leading global category strategies across multiple manufacturing sites, regions, and supplier ecosystems.
Demonstrated success influencing complex enterprise decisions and achieving results without direct reporting authority.
Track record of executive-level collaborator engagement and strategic supplier relationship leadership.
Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes.
Experience leveraging advanced analytics, digital technologies, and AI-driven insights to enhance sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement long-range category strategies for semiconductor capital equipment using market intelligence, technology roadmaps, industry trends, and supplier capabilities.
Lead executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers, influencing technology partnerships, capacity investments, innovation initiatives, and long-term business outcomes.
Drive complex global commercial negotiations involving capital equipment purchases, framework agreements, services, lifecycle support, and technology programs.
Deliver sustainable cost savings and value creation through total cost of ownership optimization, commercial innovation, productivity improvements, and capital efficiency initiatives.
Partner with Technology Development, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams to align sourcing strategies with technology and business objectives.
Lead supplier risk assessment and mitigation efforts to ensure supply continuity and business resilience and address geopolitical, capacity, operational, and financial risks.
Serve as a subject matter expert on semiconductor capital equipment markets, supplier dynamics, commercial strategies, and industry trends.
Mentor procurement professionals and influence enterprise-wide sourcing strategies, standard processes, and organizational capability development through thought leadership and collaboration.