Competitor Analyst and Procurement Specialist

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. seeks a Competitor Analyst & Procurement Specialist to drive memory market research and competitive intelligence while supporting product procurement decisions. You will gather data, analyze trends, and collaborate with internal teams to enhance benchmarking and supplier relations.

The role focuses on leveraging AI to improve intelligence gathering and procurement efficiency, with responsibilities spanning data collection, analysis, and strategic supplier engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication across teams.
• Proactive and highly organized with multitasking and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of electronics and memory technologies; AI proficiency; at least 1 year in semiconductor/memory tech, market intelligence, procurement, SAP or Ariba.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Semiconductor Tech, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Memory Market Research and Competitive Intelligence data collection.
• Identify data sources and develop strategic research solutions.
• Analyze data for benchmarking and share findings with stakeholders.
• Procurement support for competitor memory products and inventory management.
• Optimize procurement processes and supplier relations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Analytical thinking

AI proficiency

Procurement experience

SAP/Ariba knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Electronics or related

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

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.

As a Competitor Analyst & Procurement Specialist at Micron Technology, Inc. you provide critical data and services to Micron’s competitive benchmarking teams! In this role, you provide valuable technical insight through research of competitor technology releases, monitoring of competitor product offerings, and collection of industry intelligence data. You actively collaborate with internal and external partners to share and learn new industry intelligence. You also provide buyer-role support of the product procurement efforts of Micron’s Competitor Analysis team. You use market knowledge and industry intelligence to make procurement decisions that give timely access to ground breaking competitive memory technologies. You are responsible for crafting and maintaining the investigative process related to the tracking of competitor products and technologies. You are also empowered to leverage Artificial Intelligence to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of intelligence gathering, analysis and procurement!

Responsibilities Include

Memory Market Research and Competitive Intelligence Data Collection:

• Identify and use appropriate data sources and systems
• Develop strategic research solutions through collaboration with internal and external partners
• Analyze data and intelligence for competitive benchmarking purposes
• Document, share findings with internal partner groups and participating actively in benchmarking working groups

Competitor Memory Product Procurement

• Utilize market knowledge and industry intelligence to support procurement decisions while leading inventory database and want-list
• Maintain positive and effective relationships with suppliers for discovery of competitor product availability
• Execute product orders and provide buyer-role support
• Analyze purchasing data for cost saving and process improvement opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proactive and highly organized, with strong multitasking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Basic knowledge of electronics and memory technologies, AI proficiency, and at least one year of experience in semiconductor/memory technology, market/ business intelligence, procurement, SAP, or Ariba
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Semiconductor Tech, or Related Field

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 micron.com/careers/benefits.

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, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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.

AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.