Principal Category Sourcing Manager

Micron; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in San Jose, CA, seeks a strategic Sourcing Lead for IC Controller categories in SSD/storage.

You will develop supplier strategies, negotiate contracts, and coordinate with engineering, quality, and legal to ensure timely product launches and supply continuity. This role requires strong executive communication, a related degree and 5+ years in supplier management, with travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years progressive post-baccalaureate experience.
• Experience in supplier management and contract negotiations.
• Strong ability to analyze supply chain and financial data to model costs and savings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the IC Controller Category for SSD and storage products.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies; lead RFPs, awards, and SOWs, coordinating with engineering, quality, BUs and legal.
• Ensure compliance and timely execution across cross-functional teams.
• Engage with executives to align commercial, technical, and supply priorities for new product introductions and ramp events.

Skills

Silicon supply mgmt

Sourcing strategy

Executive communication

Contract negotiation

Cost modeling & savings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Manage the IC Controller Category for SSD and storage products with responsibility for supplier portfolio and overall controller category performance. Develop and implement sourcing strategies to support business requirements, including supplier negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and proactive supply risk management. Lead sourcing processes such as RFPs, award letters, and SOWs, coordinating with engineering, quality, business units and legal to ensure compliance and timely execution. Engage with executives and cross-functional team to align commercial, technical, and supply priorities in support of new product introduction and production ramp. Negotiate supply agreements with key suppliers to secure capacity, support product launches, and ensure long‑term supply continuity. Up to 15% domestic travel required.

Requirements

Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field and 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a related occupation.

• Silicon supply management
• Sourcing strategy development and supplier management
• Executive‑level communication
• Contract agreement negotiation
• Supply chain and financial data analytical including cost modeling and savings analysis

Compensation

The US base salary range that Micron Technology, Inc. estimates it could pay for this full‑time position is $154,670.00 - $249,000.00. For additional pay & benefits information, please refer to the requisition at Micron.com/careers.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Additional Policies

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.