Global Front-End Materials Sourcing Leader

Micron Technology; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, a world leader in memory and storage solutions, seeks a Global Front-End Materials Category Supplier Manager to shape Micron's global sourcing for critical semiconductor materials. You will partner across manufacturing, technology and procurement to drive cost competitiveness, supply resilience and supplier performance, while delivering long-term sourcing strategies and value.

The role combines category strategy, supplier negotiations, market analysis and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in Engineering, Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to convert market, supplier and cost information into sourcing strategies.
• Demonstrated capability in strategic sourcing, supplier management, commercial negotiation or supply-chain management.
• Ability to collaborate across functions, organizations and geographies and influence decisions in a complex global environment.
• Strong communication, stakeholder-management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category sourcing strategies in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead sourcing activities, including RFI/RFQ processes, supplier selection, allocation recommendations, and business awards.
• Develop material pricing roadmaps and identify opportunities to improve cost competitiveness.
• Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, commercial terms, LTAs, payment terms, and other key commercial requirements.
• Apply cost analysis and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodologies to identify cost opportunities, understand key cost drivers, and strengthen negotiation strategies.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging supply-base opportunities to support sourcing decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collab

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree

Job description

Micron Technology, a world leader in memory and storage solutions, seeks a Global Front-End Materials Category Supplier Manager to shape Micron's global sourcing for critical semiconductor materials. You will partner across manufacturing, technology and procurement to drive cost competitiveness, supply resilience and supplier performance, while delivering long-term sourcing strategies and value.

The role combines category strategy, supplier negotiations, market analysis and cross-functional