Senior Global Category Lead - Advanced Packaging Materials

Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. seeks a Senior Advanced Packaging Material Category Supplier Manager (HBM) to lead global category strategies for Advanced Packaging Materials and manage strategic supplier relationships.

The role focuses on cost, supply, and quality, coordinating with engineering, operations, and finance to optimize long-term value. You will drive market intelligence, develop dual-source strategies, and lead complex negotiations across global suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in engineering, supply chain, or business.
• 5+ years in Procurement, Engineering, or Category Management.
• Proven global negotiations and category leadership.
• Strong relationship management and influencing skills across stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with forward-thinking.
• Proficient with MS Office; strong project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Own global category strategies for Advanced Packaging Material to drive innovation for HBM and wafer-level packaging.
• Lead market intelligence: supplier landscape, pricing models, cost curves.
• Develop dual/alternate-source strategies and optimize supplier base.
• Act as Micron’s commercial lead for strategic suppliers and executive reviews.
• Drive capacity commitments, technology enablement, and long-term partnerships.
• Lead RFx processes, contract extensions, price renegotiations, and Transfers.
• Apply should-cost, TCO, and benchmarking in negotiations.
• Deliver multi-year savings and cross-functional partnering across TD, Engineering, Operations, and Finance.

Skills

Global category lead

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

AI literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business, or equivalent professional experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. seeks a Senior Advanced Packaging Material Category Supplier Manager (HBM) to lead global category strategies for Advanced Packaging Materials and manage strategic supplier relationships.

The role focuses on cost, supply, and quality, coordinating with engineering, operations, and finance to optimize long-term value. You will drive market intelligence, develop dual-source strategies, and lead complex negotiations across global suppliers.