Sr. Indirect Category Supplier Manager

Micron Technology; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a strategic procurement professional to collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers, developing category strategies and executing RFx initiatives. The role emphasizes cost reduction, supply base optimization, and complex contract negotiations, with 15% domestic travel.

You will lead should-cost analysis, drive supplier performance, and partner with Legal to finalize contracts, ensuring governance and value across assigned categories.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 6 years in procurement or related roles.
• Experience leading RFx, cost-reduction, and supplier negotiations.
• Ability to develop category strategies and manage supplier performance.
• Strong data-driven decision making and executive communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute cost savings proposals through should-cost analysis and market analysis.
• Lead RFx activities and contract negotiations.
• Drive category strategies to improve savings and supplier performance.
• Communicate with executives using data-driven business cases.
• Travel up to 15% domestically.

Skills

Category strategy

Negotiation

Data analysis

Procurement

Cross-functional

Project management

Education

Master's degree

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.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, crafting and executing strategies to ensure a robust and efficient supply chain. Partner with internal stakeholders and Global Procurement to develop and implement category strategies and related projects, including cost reduction, supply base optimization and complex contract negotiation. Communicate at executive levels with accurate supporting data, market insights and business cases. Source solutions and lead procurement strategies for capital and operational equipment, and various complex service offerings. Operate within established governance and sourcing processes and policies to conduct and execute RFx activities and apply demand management. Build and own category strategies to drive savings, value, assurance of supply, quality and supplier performance within your assigned categories. Conduct detailed should-cost and benchmark analysis. Take the lead in identifying and negotiating favorable terms with suppliers and partner with Legal team to negotiate and execute complete contracts. Drive alignment with team members, cross-functional partners, develop, lead and execute negotiation strategies. Manage Micron's relationship with key/strategic suppliers and have responsibility for holding suppliers accountable, managing and resolving commercial and operational issues, and improving supplier performance. Position requires 15% domestic travel.

Employer will accept a Master's degree in Business, Business Administration, Business Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Industrial and Systems Engineering or related field, and 6 years of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation.

Position Requires

• Developing and recommending cost savings proposals through should cost analysis, alternative sourcing, and market analysis;
• Contract redlining or reviewing including Service Agreements, Construction Agreements, and Statements of Work;
• Artificial intelligence process management;
• Data-driven sourcing and business recommendations with quantitative analysis to guide executive decision-making;
• Strategic sourcing and procurement;
• Independent category strategy development management and execution
• Supplier relationship and performance management; and
• Project management skills, including planning and managing multiple concurrent sourcing project and RFx initiatives

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.