Director, FE Global Procurement Capital Category

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 the Front End Global Procurement (GP) Capital Category Director at Micron Technology Inc., you will be responsible for leading all aspects of the global vision and management of the Front End (FE) Capital Category to deliver value through development of category strategies, cost optimization, and strategic supplier relationships! You will contribute to meeting category performance goals and optimizing performance by collaborating with internal and external customers to build and implement global category strategies aligned to corporate strategic objectives!

What’s Encouraged Daily:

You will establish and supervise performance metrics and lead all aspects of FE Capital Category metrics to identify and implement continual improvement opportunities. You will collaborate with team members to deliver strategic solutions and with all Category Directors to coordinate approach to cross-category vendors and key strategic suppliers. You will maintain close interaction with suppliers and internal business partners to ensure category-related needs are addressed while encouraging a customer-centric approach to solving issues and representing Procurement.

Other responsibilities include ensuring department compliance to company policies and regulations, as well as departmental procedures. You will provide leadership for building and implementing Global Procurement strategies, processes, and policy through active oversight of functional teams and projects, and mentor functional leaders through collaboration and the development of sustainably successful solutions. You will also be responsible for conveying corporate business initiatives, providing direction thereof, and driving a clear understanding of line of site within your team

How To Qualify:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience or Business Administration/Management or Engineering
• Masters Degree in Business Administration/Management
  Engineering preferred
• Professional Certification in related field (i.e. APICS, PMI)
• 1 year experience in any of the following:
• High level of business experience and training (MBA or equivalent) preferred
• Familiarity with technologies related to categories under director
• Communication and relationship building skills
• Multiple years’ experience in a Global Category Manager type role
• Executive level, strategic mentality
• Strong cross-functional skills
• Desired of 10 years experience in any of the following: International Business
  Semiconductor Business

What Sets You Apart:

• Strong leadership and vision, must be able to comfortably work across organizational boundaries and geographies
• Demonstrated ability to influence executives, senior leaders and team members on strategic decisions across multiple functions and geographies
• Ability to successfully collaborate with cross-functional organizations to understand needs and translate them into actionable plans, deliverables, and resource requirements
• Proven track record to drive and implement a wide range of global initiatives with global teams
• Ability to be guided by business objectives and settle best methods for delivering results
• Proven ability to implement performance management systems and develop successful teams
• Experience leading a department and functional managers as direct reports
• Organized, meticulous, and strong focus on results
• Proven ability to encourage teamwork and to effectively lead others
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Proven facilitation skills including the ability to influence others, build consensus, and resolve conflict
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally

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 your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.  Additionally, Micron benefits include a