Strategic Category & Sourcing Lead

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Category Supplier Manager to develop category strategies, lead strategic sourcing initiatives, and drive cost improvements with internal partners. You will negotiate terms, analyze market data, and contribute to supply resilience across managed categories.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Global and Regional teams, leveraging data analytics and should-cost models to optimize purchasing decisions and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to manage relationships with various individuals.
• Willingness to learn in category management and strategic sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Category Management & Strategic Sourcing: Develop category strategies and monitor collaborator happiness with suppliers.
• Cost Management & Analysis: Identify savings levers and track targets with market insights.
• Negotiation: Lead or participate in negotiations for extensions, renewals and pricing.
• Business Partnering: Build collaborative partnerships to improve cost-effectiveness and supply resilience.

Skills

Communication

Relationship management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Category Supplier Manager to develop category strategies, lead strategic sourcing initiatives, and drive cost improvements with internal partners. You will negotiate terms, analyze market data, and contribute to supply resilience across managed categories.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Global and Regional teams, leveraging data analytics and should-cost models to optimize purchasing decisions and supplier performance.