Global Procurement Category Manager

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Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

The Global Procurement team is an integral engine to Micron’s growth, delivering best-in-class total cost and supply chain resiliency through cutting-edge predictive capabilities, risk analysis and a focus on sustainability and diversity.

Our business goals are directly tied to the value we place on our team members – our greatest asset. We invest in our people through a skills-based learning and development model to create clear career pathways for development and career growth. We also strive to create an engaging and inclusive culture through building camaraderie and celebrating the diverse perspectives of all our global team members. Join us and discover why Micron’s Global Procurement team is the preferred destination to ignite your talent!

As a Global Supplier Manager (GSM) at Micron, you will have the unique opportunity to manage a large strategic supplier or suppliers, contributing to Micron's world-class memory and storage solutions. In this role, you will collaborate with team members across multiple categories to ensure high-quality supplier support when providing goods and services. Your expertise will be crucial in driving supplier strategies to optimize cost, supply, and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Management

• Participate in commercial supplier qualification activities to ensure the commercial development of strategic suppliers

• Lead all aspects of and manage cross-category and significant company-to-company escalations; provide assistance with category issues for assigned suppliers when necessary.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned supplier(s) and share knowledge with relevant team members to enhance planning, forecasting, and execution.

• Collaborate with the category team and relevant individuals to develop a comprehensive understanding of supplier performance.

• Communicate key supplier management updates and decisions to multiple levels in the organization, including Executive Leadership

Cost Management & Analysis

• Identify and evaluate category-specific savings/revenue levers

• Drive category savings/revenue and scorecard metric targets

• Deliver market insights and updates on category price trends to internal teams who need it.

• Use cost estimation models for assigned categories that are benchmarked and relevant to the global marketplace.

Negotiation

• Collaborate across categories to ensure unified negotiation plans

• Lead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions and renewals, renegotiation of prices, transfers, etc.

• Lead sourcing events/RFQ process into bundled negotiation

• Incorporate savings targets and contract requirements into negotiations

• Develop a contract strategy for suppliers in assigned categories and create, negotiate, monitor, and enforce contracted terms and conditions

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with team members 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

• Drive a customer-centric approach to solving issues and representing Procurement

Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant Procurement experience

• A relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• Proven experience in category management and strategic sourcing.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively manage relationships with various individuals involved.

• Advanced skills in material cost structure understanding and analysis.

Apply now and take the next step in your career!

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.  We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.  Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect