EMS Category Supplier Manager

Micron Technology; Penang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Penang is seeking an EMS Category Supplier Manager to lead sourcing initiatives and build strong supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management. You will strategically negotiate contracts, analyze market trends, and collaborate with internal teams to enhance performance and efficiency. This role offers growth opportunities within an innovative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or supplier relationship management.
• Proven success in category management and strategic sourcing.
• Passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.
• Analyze sourcing trends and support supplier segmentation.
• Build positive relationships with internal partners.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field

Job description

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EMS Category Supplier Manager

Apply locations Penang, Malaysia - Grande time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR80091

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.

Category Supplier Manager

Ready to lead sourcing initiatives with expert supplier relationship building, cost optimization, and strategic procurement?

Collaborate with category leaders, customers, and teams to craft strategies, negotiate, and improve performance.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Partner with category managers and internal teams to develop and validate sourcing strategies.
• Lead sourcing events and supplier negotiations to achieve cost, quality, and service goals.
• Monitor supplier performance and collaborator happiness to ensure continuous improvement.
• Analyze sourcing trends and support supplier segmentation and strategic goal-setting.
• Recommend ways to increase value through spend reduction, purchasing efficiency, and supplier innovation.

Cost Management & Market Intelligence

Identify savings and revenue opportunities within assigned categories. Offer market insights and pricing trends to internal collaborators. Use cost models and benchmarks to guide smart, data-driven decisions. Track and report on savings, revenue impact, and key performance metrics.

Contracting & Negotiation

Lead contract negotiations, renewals, and pricing discussions. Ensure contracts align with business goals, compliance standards, and supplier capabilities. Consolidate sourcing events into strategic negotiation plans that deliver measurable results.

Collaborator Engagement & Collaboration

Build positive relationships with internal partners to align procurement strategies with business needs. Promote a customer-focused approach to supplier management and issue resolution. Collaborate across functions to improve supply chain efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and resilience.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or supplier relationship management.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Proven success in category management and strategic sourcing.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and a passion for continuous improvement.

Why You’ll Love This Role

You'll lead impactful projects that craft how we work with suppliers and deliver value. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, inclusion, and fresh ideas. You'll grow your skills in a dynamic, encouraging environment where your contributions matter. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. If you’re passionate about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your outstanding experience could be exactly what we need!

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all . With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron and Crucial brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.

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