Intern - Category Supply Management

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Benefits guide

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. seeks a Category Supplier Management Intern to learn and support category strategies for run categories. You will assist strategic sourcing, conduct market research, and analyze supplier data to identify cost-saving opportunities.

You will also explore AI-driven efficiency ideas and collaborate with internal partners. The role supports procurement professionals and category managers, with opportunities to develop analytical and negotiation skills while working on

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree with expected graduation after Aug 2026.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to interpret data.
• Proficiency with Excel and business productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Support category strategy development through market research and spend assessments.
• Assist with supplier evaluation, benchmarking, cost analysis, and negotiation prep.
• Analyze market intelligence and supplier performance data to inform decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to find cost savings and efficiency opportunities.
• Explore and suggest AI/data-driven enhancements in procurement processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain Mgmt / Business / Engineering

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

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.

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

As a Category Supplier Management Intern, you will be learning about developing a category strategy for run categories, validating strategies with Global and Regional Category Managers/s and the respective internal partners and stakeholders. You will be assisting with strategic sourcing initiatives, plan and complete negotiations using supplier and industry analysis, benchmark and cost management to include employing artificial intelligence for efficiency opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Support category strategy development through market research, supplier analysis, and spend assessments for assigned procurement categories.
• Assist with strategic sourcing activities, including supplier evaluation, benchmarking, cost analysis, and negotiation preparation.
• Gather and analyze market intelligence, pricing trends, and supplier performance data to support procurement decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal partners and procurement professionals to find opportunities for cost savings, operational efficiencies, and supplier performance improvements.
• Explore and recommend opportunities to employ artificial intelligence and data-driven insights within procurement and category management processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience through internships, coursework, research projects, leadership activities, or other relevant experiences in procurement, supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Project Management, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with an expected graduation date after August 2026.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other business productivity tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, co-op, or project experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, operations, or business analytics.
• Experience analyzing data and developing insights using tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of procurement, supplier management, strategic sourcing, or supply chain concepts.
• Interest in applying artificial intelligence, automation, or digital technologies to business processes.
• Demonstrated leadership through academic projects, student organizations, volunteer activities, or work experience.

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.