Global Director, Semiconductor Sourcing & NPI

Micron Technology; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 199,000 - 349,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Senior Director of Semiconductor Sourcing and NPI Procurement to lead global strategy, sourcing, and supplier ecosystems for wafer foundry services, IP/EDA services, and NAND flash controllers across the enterprise. You will drive cost competitiveness, supply resilience, and risk management in a complex semiconductor value chain.

Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and leadership, you will shape category strategies, manage performance, and grow a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
• 15+ years of experience across semiconductor manufacturing, procurement, or supplier management.
• Global/enterprise leadership experience driving cross-functional outcomes.
• Experience managing complex supplier ecosystems and outsourced manufacturing models.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute global procurement strategies for wafer foundry services, IP and EDA services, discrete actives semiconductors, and 3rd party NAND flash controller categories to support business growth and operational excellence.
• Drive adherence to New Product Introduction metrics such as multi-sourcing, part reuse and golden part usage through stage gate reviews and collaboration with commodity category sourcing teams.
• Lead category management, ensuring cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and alignment with Micron’s strategic and financial objectives.
• Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships, driving collaboration, performance accountability, and continuous improvement across the supplier ecosystem.
• Ensure supply assurance through proactive capacity planning, demand-supply alignment, and risk mitigation strategies, including development of resilient global sourcing networks.
• Drive end-to-end sourcing execution, including commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance governance.
• Lead cost optimization initiatives and negotiations to achieve best-in-class total cost of ownership.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain) to support product, technology, and operational requirements.
• Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing global procurement organization, including leading leaders and building long-term capability.
• Establish KPIs and performance frameworks to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across procurement and supplier performance.
• Provide strategic leadership aligned to corporate priorities, ensuring clear line of sight from category execution to enterprise outcomes.

Skills

Wafer foundry expertise

ASIC development knowledge

Cost modeling

Total cost of ownership

Procurement analytics

Global supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Business

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics software

Job description

Micron Technology is seeking a Senior Director of Semiconductor Sourcing and NPI Procurement to lead global strategy, sourcing, and supplier ecosystems for wafer foundry services, IP/EDA services, and NAND flash controllers across the enterprise. You will drive cost competitiveness, supply resilience, and risk management in a complex semiconductor value chain.

Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and leadership, you will shape category strategies, manage performance, and grow a