Entry-Level Category Supplier Manager - Construction

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid family leave

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Category Supplier Manager in the US Construction Trades Sourcing category.

You will support Global and Regional Category Managers by developing and implementing sourcing strategies, conducting market analyses, and aiding negotiations to drive cost savings and supplier performance. The role emphasizes collaboration with internal partners, data-driven decision making, and ongoing bid analysis, cost controls, and should-cost modeling to strengthen the company’s

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience; internships, co-ops, academic projects, or related work experience are valued.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, finance, economics, engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Foundational understanding of procurement, sourcing, category management, supply chain, or supplier management concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support Category Management & Strategic Sourcing processes.
• Assist in identifying and tracking targets that improve value, purchasing efficiency, customer service, and supplier performance.
• Examine sourcing data and market trends and provide summaries of findings for assigned categories.
• Participate in supplier segmentation, goal-setting, and routine supplier reviews.
• Support the development and implementation of category strategies under mentorship of experienced Category Managers and internal partners.
• Gather data to identify and evaluate category-specific cost, savings, and value levers.
• Track category savings, value, and scorecard metrics and communicate progress.
• Research market intelligence and category price trends for relevant collaborators.
• Support sourcing events and RFQ processes, including data collection, bid analysis, and supplier communications.
• Incorporate approved savings targets and contract requirements into negotiation preparation and documentation.
• Assist with contract strategy, drafting, negotiation documentation, and monitoring supplier performance against contracted terms and conditions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data handling

Written and verbal communication

Collaboration

Data-analysis tools

Negotiation

Cost analysis

AI-enabled procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Data-analysis tools

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Category Supplier Manager in the US Construction Trades Sourcing category.

You will support Global and Regional Category Managers by developing and implementing sourcing strategies, conducting market analyses, and aiding negotiations to drive cost savings and supplier performance. The role emphasizes collaboration with internal partners, data-driven decision making, and ongoing bid analysis, cost controls, and should-cost modeling to strengthen the company’s