Front End Procurement Supplier Development Manager - Materials

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

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.

As a Technology Development (TD) Materials Sourcing Manager at Micron Technology, Inc., you will be responsible for the development, alignment, and execution of short-range and long-range Procurement strategies which enable Micron’s technology roadmap requirements. 

In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of materials sourcing and selection events related to all technology development process areas. You will conduct negotiations for evaluation samples as well as strategic pricing using should cost modeling and other analytical techniques to drive the negotiation process. 

Partner with cross-functional teams to enable Micron to meet technology requirements by ensuring vendor materials capabilities roadmaps are aligned to support. This also includes negotiation for initial materials cost structure, ensuring quality standards, and continuity in supply chain.  

Role Responsibilities & Tasks 

Facilitate Technical Collaboration with Partners 

• Understand technical market landscape and supplier capabilities and roadmaps 

• Facilitate co-development activities, and technical roadmap collaboration with suppliers 

• Coordinate with internal EHSS and vendor safety compliance 

• Develop and Manage Materials Procurement Sourcing Strategies through partner input, communication, performance monitoring and execution 

Source and Select Suppliers to Meet Technical and Cost Requirements   

• Align customers input and strategic sourcing goals 

• Drive sourcing requirements and supplier selection through decision matrix in support of technology development, cost reduction, and quality improvement efforts    

• Assess commercial viability of material suppliers 

• Partner with customers to assess Supply Chain risk for new sources 

• Provide material analysis to enable best sourcing decisions. Suppliers must meet the needs of Micron TD customers, including Total Cost of Ownership, quality, performance and supply continuity requirements 

• Initiate and negotiate contracts to completion for new suppliers 

• Understand new technology requirements and ensure supply is capable of meeting future requirements 

• Coordinate Forecast Projections associated with new technology deployment 

Build and Maintain Strong Supplier and Business Relationships  

• Interact with Micron and Supplier executives to ensure that Micron technology needs are understood.  

• Ensure that the appropriate level of confidentiality is i