Senior Category Supplier Manager

Micron Technology, Inc; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Category Supplier Manager to lead category strategies, supplier performance, and negotiations. You will collaborate with regional teams to align sourcing with business goals and drive cost efficiency across spend areas.

You will develop should-cost models, analyze market trends, manage RFQs, and ensure contractual compliance while building strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to sustain supply resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain.
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings and leading sourcing initiatives.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced understanding of cost structures, cost modeling, and commercial analysis.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Experience leveraging AI, analytics, and digital tools to improve business processes is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with objectives.
• Analyze spend data, sourcing patterns, supplier capabilities, and market conditions to identify savings opportunities.
• Lead supplier segmentation and support category planning.
• Establish supplier performance management processes and monitor stakeholder satisfaction with key suppliers.
• Collaborate with Global and Regional Managers to align sourcing strategies and business requirements.
• Drive initiatives that improve cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and customer service.
• Identify should-cost models and value-generation opportunities across categories.
• Lead competitive sourcing events, RFQs, and contract renewals; negotiate terms.
• Build strong internal partnerships as a trusted sourcing advisor.
• Promote AI-enabled procurement and digital transformation within the function.

Skills

Category management experience

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

AI/analytics experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline

Job description

JR106067 Senior Category Supplier Manager

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.

Do you have a passion in building a career in procurement? We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our global team dedicated to this function.

As a Category Supplier Manager, you will be the primary category point of contact for supplier interactions, performance management, and negotiations for the site.

In this role, you will work with partners to build comprehensive view of supplier performance for continued sourcing success.

You will participate and/or lead in the development and implementation of category strategies and projects related but not limited to cost reduction initiatives, supply base optimization, and pricing/contract negotiation.

Job Responsibilities

Category Management & Strategic Sourcing

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives and procurement priorities.
• Analyze spend data, sourcing patterns, supplier capabilities, and market conditions to find opportunities for value creation.
• Lead supplier segmentation activities and support category planning and goal setting.
• Establish effective supplier performance management processes and monitor stakeholder satisfaction with key suppliers.
• Collaborate with Global and Regional Category Managers and cross-functional partners to align sourcing strategies and business requirements.
• Drive initiatives that improve cost competitiveness, purchasing efficiency, supplier performance, and customer service.

Cost Management & Market Analysis

• Identify, quantify, and implement category-specific savings and value-generation opportunities.
• Deliver annual cost savings, revenue improvement, and procurement performance targets.
• Provide market intelligence, industry trends, and pricing insights to support sourcing decisions and long-term planning.
• Develop and apply should-cost models, benchmarking analyses, and total-cost-of-ownership methodologies.
• Monitor supplier cost structures and market dynamics to proactively manage risk and opportunities.

Negotiation & Contract Management

• Lead competitive sourcing events, RFQs, contract renewals, price negotiations, supplier transitions, and commercial discussions.
• Develop negotiation strategies that balance cost, quality, service, supply assurance, and risk management objectives.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, commercial terms, and service-level agreements.
• Ensure contractual compliance and drive supplier accountability for performance commitments.
• Use supplier and industry analysis to back strategic sourcing choices and long-term value creation.

Business Partnership

• Build strong relationships with key partners and serve as a trusted sourcing advisor.
• Understand business requirements and develop procurement solutions that support operational and strategic objectives.
• Drive a customer-focused approach while representing Procurement within cross-functional teams.
• Develop collaborative supplier partnerships that enhance supply chain efficiency, resilience, innovation, and cost effectiveness.
• Maintain expertise in assigned categories and continuously supervise industry developments.

Digital & AI Enablement

• Leverage AI, automation, and analytics tools to improve procurement effectiveness, accuracy, and decision-making.
• Find opportunities to deploy AI-enabled solutions across sourcing, supplier management, and market intelligence activities.
• Champion adoption of digital technologies and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain functions.
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings, managing supplier relationships, and leading sourcing initiatives.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced understanding of cost structures, cost modeling, and commercial analysis.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Experience leveraging AI, analytics, and digital tools to improve business processes is highly desirable.

Job Profile(s)

• Buyer 4

Relocation level: (TBD)

Before Getting Started

Please review Micron’s Internal Job Application Policy on your regional PeopleNow Career Opportunities page before searching and applying for jobs. Note in particular that:

• Hiring managers may view your performance appraisals, original resume, transcripts or other performance-related documentation in your personal file. This information will be held in confidence.
• If you are selected to interview for a position, you must notify your direct supervisor before participating in the interview process.

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 robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.