Global Electronics Sourcing Lead – Direct Materials

Micron; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Penang seeks a Module (MOD) & SSD Direct Materials Category Supplier Manager to lead procurement for PCB, passives, enclosures, and hardware.

You will shape global category strategies, negotiate long-term agreements, and drive supplier risk and performance across multi-site operations. You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure resilient supply, cost reductions, and data-driven decisions using AI-driven analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (SCM/Engineering).
• 5+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain Mgmt, preferably electronics hardware.
• Proven experience in global category strategies and sourcing initiatives.
• Strong negotiation history with cost reductions and multi-year commitments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Plan for the category.
• Track implementation of sourcing strategies and contract compliance, resolving constraints or issues.
• Lead a global key-materials team with a focus on outstanding results.
• Chair cross-functional Material Strategy Team forums with engineering, supplier quality, and internal sites to drive alignment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan strategic sourcing direction.
• Communicate sourcing trends and results to the Category Director.
• Negotiate LTAs/MOUs for multi-year capacity guarantees and pricing consistency.
• Drive supplier qualification and regional diversification, including Tier-2/Tier-3 sources.
• Recommend and implement targets for spend reduction, purchasing efficiency, and supplier management.
• Deliver category savings and scorecard targets; manage supplier relationships and performance evaluations.
• Maintain a supplier segmentation map and partner with key suppliers.
• Apply AI and digital tools to strengthen category insights and decision-making.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Supplier management

AI in procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. in Penang seeks a Module (MOD) & SSD Direct Materials Category Supplier Manager to lead procurement for PCB, passives, enclosures, and hardware.

You will shape global category strategies, negotiate long-term agreements, and drive supplier risk and performance across multi-site operations. You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure resilient supply, cost reductions, and data-driven decisions using AI-driven analytics.