Strategic Indirect Sourcing Lead - Capex & Construction

1100 Micron SemiAsiaOP Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron is seeking an Indirect Supplier Manager to lead category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost-saving initiatives for technology solutions in a procurement capacity.

The role focuses on developing category strategies, leading strategic sourcing efforts, and implementing processes to optimize spend, with emphasis on construction and capex procurement. Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of procurement experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in category management and strategic sourcing.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of material cost structures and analysis.
• Experience in sourcing for construction and capex projects, including volume planning and price analysis.
• Familiarity with AI tools and AI-enabled workflows (e.g., Cloud Assist).

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate category strategies for managed categories, ensuring alignment with Global and Regional Category Managers and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and participate in strategic sourcing initiatives, including negotiation of contract extensions, renewals, and new agreements.
• Implement processes to monitor stakeholder satisfaction and recommend targets to maximize value through spend reduction, purchasing efficiency, and supplier management.
• Analyze sourcing trends, conduct market intelligence, and provide category price trends and benchmark data to stakeholders.
• Utilize should-cost models to evaluate savings and revenue levers for assigned categories.
• Lead sourcing events and RFQ processes, incorporating savings targets and contract requirements into negotiations.
• Develop contract strategies, negotiate terms, monitor performance, and enforce contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions, maintain expertise in spend categories, and enhance cost effectiveness, supply chain efficiency, and resilience.
• Coordinate procurement activities for construction and capex projects, including sourcing materials, components, equipment, and services.
• Perform should-cost and pricing analysis, volume planning, and alternative sourcing evaluations such as make vs. buy analysis.
• Ensure technical understanding of purchased products and maintain procurement schedules to meet project delivery timelines.
• Recommend cost-saving proposals and vendor evaluation criteria to support business objectives.

Skills

Procurement

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Stakeholder management

AI tools familiarity

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Micron is seeking an Indirect Supplier Manager to lead category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost-saving initiatives for technology solutions in a procurement capacity.

The role focuses on developing category strategies, leading strategic sourcing efforts, and implementing processes to optimize spend, with emphasis on construction and capex procurement. Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills are essential.