Sr Category Supplier Manager

Micron Technology, Inc; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Penang seeks a Sr Category Supplier Manager (Evergreen) to lead strategic sourcing for MOD/SSD direct materials, including PCB, passives, enclosures, and hardware.

You will guide global supplier strategies, manage cross-functional teams and drive multi-year capacity commitments. The role requires 5+ years in procurement or supply chain, strong negotiation skills, and experience with global categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a similar field.
• 5+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain management, preferably in electronics/hardware.
• Proven experience in global category strategies and sourcing initiatives.
• Strong negotiation abilities with cost reductions and multi-year commitments.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret market data and financial information.
• Proficiency in procurement and supply chain software/tools.
• Strong project management to lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of supplier risk management and compliance.
• Experience with MOD/SSD direct materials (PCB, passive components, enclosures, hardware) is valued.
• Certifications in supply chain (CPSM, CIPS, CPM) appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Plan for the category.
• Track sourcing strategies and contract compliance, resolving constraints.
• Lead a global materials team for outstanding results.
• Chair cross-functional Material Strategy Team forums with engineering, supplier quality, and sites.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan sourcing direction.
• Communicate sourcing trends and results to Category Director.
• Negotiate LTAs/MOUs for multi-year capacity, priority, and pricing.
• Drive supplier diversification and supply resilience.
• Identify savings levers and deliver category savings and scorecard targets.
• Manage senior-level supplier relationships and conduct performance evaluations.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Supplier relationship management

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Engineering

Job description

Req. ID: JR111639 Sr Category Supplier Manager (Evergreen)

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.

Module (MOD) & SSD Direct Materials Category Supplier Manager in Penang, responsible for categories including PCB, passives (inductors, resistors, capacitors), enclosures, and hardware (connectors, screws, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Plan for the category
• Track the implementation of sourcing strategies and contract compliance, resolving any constraints or issues
• Lead a global key-materials team with a focus on achieving outstanding results
• Chair cross-functional Material Strategy Team (MST) forums (Commercial, Technical, Quality) with engineering, supplier quality, and internal sites to drive alignment and change
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams — business units, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and site purchasing — to plan strategic sourcing direction
• Communicate sourcing trends and results to the Category Director
• Negotiate LTAs/MOUs to ensure multi-year capacity guarantees, priority in allocation, and consistent pricing
• Drive supply flexibility and resilience by qualifying new suppliers, new supplier sites, and alternate (Tier-2/Tier-3) sources, including regional diversification
• Recommend and implement targets for spend reduction, purchasing efficiency, customer service, and supplier management
• Conduct effective supplier negotiations and drive cost reductions; identify and implement category-specific savings levers
• Deliver category savings and scorecard metric targets
• Manage senior-level supplier relationships and handle supplier performance evaluations (Scorecard)
• Maintain a supplier segmentation map for the category and build partnerships with key suppliers
• Supervise and adjust category compliance, including risk, spend, quality, and supplier segmentation
• Apply AI and digital tools to strengthen category insights, spend analytics, supplier risk monitoring, and decision-making; adopt AI-based strategies to elevate procurement efficiency

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a similar field
• A minimum of 5 years of background in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain management, preferably in the electronics or hardware industry
• Proven experience in developing and driving global category strategies and sourcing initiatives
• Strong negotiation abilities with a history of achieving cost reductions and value, including LTA/MOU negotiation and securing multi-year capacity commitments
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret complex market data and financial information
• Proficiency in procurement and supply chain management software and tools
• Strong project management skills to lead cross-functional teams and balance multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships with internal collaborators and external suppliers
• Strong understanding of supplier management, risk management, and compliance
• Ability to work effectively in a global, multi-site environment
• Knowledge of industry trends, standard methodologies, and regulatory requirements linked to the assigned categories
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies and tools
• Proficient in using AI and digital analytics tools for procurement and category management, with a willingness to adopt AI-augmented approaches to working
• Experience in MOD/SSD direct materials — PCB, passive components (inductors, resistors, capacitors), enclosures, and hardware (connectors, screws) — including supply dynamics, cost factors, and manufacturing processes is highly valued
• Professional certifications in supply chain management or procurement (such as CPSM, CIPS, CPM) are greatly appreciated

Job Profile(s):

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Relocation level: (TBD)

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