Global Capital Equipment Sourcing Leader

Micron; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Principal Category Manager for Capital Equipment to lead global sourcing strategy for capital equipment categories across Etch, Deposition, CMP, Wet Process, Implant, Photo and Metrology. You will partner with engineering and operations to drive long-term cost, performance, and supply continuity outcomes.

This role requires strong commercial leadership, deep market expertise, and the ability to influence executives and suppliers to deliver measurable business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years in capital equipment procurement, category management, or semiconductor engineering with Metrology.
• Experience leading global sourcing strategies and complex supplier negotiations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decisions.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across global organizations.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead global category strategies for capital equipment, including supplier selection, sourcing models, and long-term roadmap alignment.
• Conduct market intelligence analysis, including supplier capability mapping, technology trends, pricing models, and cost curves.
• Lead executive-level supplier engagement, including strategic reviews, performance management, and escalation handling.
• Negotiate complex, multi-year global agreements covering pricing, capacity, service, and lifecycle costs.
• Apply total cost of ownership (TCO), should-cost models, and benchmarking to drive cost savings and value creation.
• Partner with Technology Development, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to align sourcing strategies with business priorities.
• Drive supply base optimization, including dual sourcing strategies to reduce risk and improve resilience.
• Mentor and guide team members while leading high-impact global initiatives as a senior individual contributor.

Skills

Executive presence

Supplier negotiations

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Global sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field

Job description

Micron Technology is seeking a Principal Category Manager for Capital Equipment to lead global sourcing strategy for capital equipment categories across Etch, Deposition, CMP, Wet Process, Implant, Photo and Metrology. You will partner with engineering and operations to drive long-term cost, performance, and supply continuity outcomes.

This role requires strong commercial leadership, deep market expertise, and the ability to influence executives and suppliers to deliver measurable business