Sr. Manager of Global Procurement Strategic Cost - Construction

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The Global Procurement team is an integral engine to Micron’s growth, delivering best-in-class total cost and supply chain resiliency through innovative 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 distributed team members. Join us and discover why Micron’s Global Procurement team is the preferred destination to ignite your talent!

As the Sr. Manager of Global Procurement Strategic Category Cost - Construction, you will be at the forefront of driving and implementing cost objectives and plans to achieve overall project cost targets. Directing a team of seasoned cost analysts, you will standardize cost analysis practices and leverage technology to enhance insights and find opportunities. You will also establish methodologies with team members, ensuring seamless integration into business practices.

We are looking for a leader who has successfully managed construction capital spend, improving operational performance, and delivering outstanding outcomes. Furthermore, the ideal candidate should possess a proven track record to attract, recruit, and retain dedicated individuals. You will be comfortable working in a dynamic, iterative environment that also affords the stability of a global, well-established and competitive technology company.

What’s Encouraged Daily:

• Cost Objectives and Planning: Develop and implement cost objectives and plans to achieve overall project cost targets.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor cost performance across key dimensions, including the overall project and critical areas.
• Team member Alignment: Ensure all key team members have a clear understanding of cost tracking and control mechanisms.
• Accountability and Goal Reinforcement: Hold workstreams accountable for meeting targets and emphasize the importance of goals and deadlines.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to identify project cost opportunities that enhance competitiveness and ensure successful project execution. Facilitate ideation and evaluation sessions across different functions.
• Framework Development: Create and implement a framework for continuous improvement in construction cost analysis, ensuring competitive cost negotiations for Procurement Category teams.
• Governance and Cost Reduction: Establish a stage gate process for cost reduction with appropriate governance.

• Trend Analysis: Identify and analyze any cost irregularities and trends.
• Executive Critical issue: Raise achievements and barriers to executive sessions as needed.
• Relationship Building: Foster strong relationships with team members across the company (e.g., Procurement, Facilities Construction, Finance, Operations) to ensure overall project success.

• Provide Insights: Offer insights on procurement cost-related aspects, including systems, processes, competitiveness benchmarking, and opportunities.
• Mentorship and Development: Mentor, coach, and develop team members, promoting the best practice-based solutions.
• Data Collaboration: Work with business analytics and smart manufacturing teams to develop tools for maintaining, tracking, and reporting key cost data to drive decision-making.

You are a person that:

• Is highly skilled in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrates strong communication, influencing team members and senior leaders.
• Embraces a positive demeanor for collaborating across different global regions and cultures.
• Is agile in adopting