Job Description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing. JR27596 Global Category Supplier Manager (Specialty Gas / Chemical) As a Global Category Supplier Manager you will be the primary category point of contact for supplier interactions, performance management, and negotiations. In this role, you will partner with internal stakeholders to build comprehensive view of supplier performance for continued sourcing success. You will lead the development and implementation of category strategies and projects related but not limited to cost reduction initiatives, supply base optimization, and contract negotiation. This is accomplished through building and maintaining strategic supplier relationships to meet needs according to category strategies.

In this role, you will engage in supplier benchmarking analysis to formulate and lead and execute strategies to optimize cost, supply, and quality. Additional responsibilities include negotiating terms, conditions and pricing to leverage spend, leading and participating in department projects, serving as a primary contact for industry and supplier information, and acting as a mentor for other members within the Procurement organization.

In this job function, it is important that you develop lasting contacts and industry relationships to gain best pricing intelligence and provide expertise on industry trends, technology direction, supplier technical and commercial roadmaps and lead time trends. You must also understand the market position of each supplier for specific materials, assessing the financial stability of suppliers, and provide input and recommendations to Micron Management. This position also requires to lead Material Strategy Teams (MST) working with OCT, TD and various site stakeholders to develop and execute category specific strategy.

This position also requires that you serve as the primary point of contact for resolving critical supplier issues and coordinate internal communication among site buyers related to common supplier issues. You will also collect consolidate and present multi-site data and feedback for annual supplier evaluations. Role Responsibilities & Tasks Build and Execute Category Strategic Sourcing and Management Plan

• Work with cross-functional teams to plan strategic sourcing direction for category
• Deliver category savings and scorecard metric targets and Maintain supplier segmentation map for category; build partnerships with strategic suppliers
• Recommend areas and target for spend reduction, purchasing efficiency, customer services and supplier management
• Monitor the implementation of sourcing strategies and contract compliance and participate in the resolution of any constraints or issues
• Identify and implement category specific savings levers to achieve cost savings targets
• Lead in should cost modelling and maintenance. Work with stake holders to develop and identify could cost opportunities

Interface Globally with Customers, Procurement Business Partners, and Suppliers on Category Strategies

• Act as procurement point of contact for suppliers and maintain relationships with supplier senior executives
• Strategize and influence on supplier development roadmaps to align with Micron internal objectives
• Work with suppliers to secure supply and ensure Micron’s business continuity plans
• Maintain collaborative relationships with supplier(s) while resolving supplier performance/capability issues
• Ensure suppliers comply with Micron's code-of-conduct programs and corporate social responsibility initiatives
• Communicate key supplier management updates and decisions to multiple levels in the organization
• Provide the voice of the supply base to Micron and provide the voice of Micron to the supply base
• Initiate and sustain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders

Collaborate with Internal Stakeholders to Deliver Strategic Solutions

• Develop and maintain expertise in the assigned spend categories through relationships with Category Director, Site Category Supplier Managers, TD Material Procurement and ISM teams
• Maintain supplier segmentation map for category
• Implement processes to monitor stakeholder satisfaction with key suppliers
• Drive customer-centric approach to solving issues and representing Procurement
• Maintain close interaction with business partners to ensure category-related needs are addressed
• Manage conflict and build effective relationships with stakeholders
• Provide advice to senior and executive management on strategic decisions related to the category

Supplier Performance Management

• Lead in organizing and delivering on strategic supplier events, such as Quarterly Business Reviews, Annual Supplier Evaluations, and Executive Review Meetings
• Partner with internal stakeholders and teams and sites to build comprehensive view of supplier performance
• Manage overall Strategic Supplier relationships for FE Materials and One Voice
• Collaborate internally to drive and develop key performance measures/metrics for Strategic Suppliers and monitor supplier performance against these expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvement

• Additional

Additional Education Required Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

• Business Administration/Management
• Engineering
• Related field of study

Desired Master’s Degree or equivalent experience

• Business Administration/Management

• Engineering

• Related field of study

Certificates Desired

• APICS, PMP

• CPM, CPSM

• Related field of study

Experiences The following are examples of experiences to help prepare a team member for the GP Category Manager role.

• Analytical and problem solving thinker that can set financial targets and incorporate TCO concepts
• Knowledge of Should-Cost modeling, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) concepts and strategic sourcing process
• An advocate and a change agent, capable of navigating the organization and influence decisions
• Ability to navigate the organization and influence decisions
• Negotiation experience for large spend, multi-year contracts
• Familiarity with Semiconductor Materials Suppliers, Gas/ Chemical experience is preferred
• Familiarity with specialty gas and chemical manufacturing process would be added advantage

At least 5 years’ experience in any of the following:

• Engineering
• Purchasing/Procurement
• Supplier/Partner Relations
• Supply Chain
• Product Management

About Micron Technology, Inc. We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all . With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience. Please note that in order to assist in providing a safe and healthy workplace for all Micron team members, new employment offers for jobs based in India, Malaysia, Singapore, and the U.S., are contingent upon the applicant’s provision of a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination document to Micron on a confidential basis prior to their scheduled start date confirming that they have completed the COVID-19 vaccination process, subject to any written request for medical or religious accommodation and to the extent permitted by applicable law.

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