• Job Description

  Req#: JR79531

  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.

  Responsible for obtaining materials, components, equipment, and services. Perform cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities. Acquire and maintain technical understanding of products purchased. Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels. Monitor the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. Recommend cost saving proposals including make vs. buy analysis, alternative sourcing, and vendor evaluation criteria. Manage Supplier Relationship Regionally (in North America). Act as primary point of contact for assigned suppliers in category. Perform commercial supplier qualification activities to ensure the commercial development of strategic suppliers. Maintain collaborative relationships with supplier(s) while effectively resolving supplier performance/capability issues to ensure alignment with Micron’s strategic direction. Ensure suppliers align 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 including Senior Leaders or Executives. Enlist senior management, when appropriate, to help reinforce commitment and involvement from suppliers. Provide the voice of the supply base to Micron and provide the voice of Micron to the supply base. Provide market intelligence and category price trends to relevant internal partners on a disciplined schedule. Apply cost analysis and models for assigned categories that are benchmarked and relevant to the regional marketplace. Serve as the center of knowledge for assigned category and share knowledge with key customers and members of the category teams to enable more effective planning, forecasting and execution. Drive Negotiations with Suppliers for Sustaining Purchases Lead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions and renewals, renegotiation of prices, transfers, etc. Coordinate with Global Category Supplier Manager (where relevant) or lead sourcing events/RFQ process into bundled negotiation Incorporate savings targets and contract requirements into negotiate. Develop a contract strategy for suppliers in assigned categories and build, negotiate monitor and enforce contracted terms and conditions. Ensure Supplier Performance Management Partner with customers to build comprehensive view of supplier performance Collect and relay site specific priorities to suppliers. Own and manage overall Supplier Relationships within the assigned categories. Collaborate internally to drive and develop key performance measures/metrics for key regional suppliers and monitor supplier performance against these expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvement. Lead in organizing and delivering on strategic supplier events, such as Quarterly Business Reviews, Annual Supplier Evaluations, and Executive Review Meetings. Position requires domestic travel. May telecommute part-time.

  Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a procurement-related occupation. Position requires:

  1. Strategic sourcing and procurement;

  2. Contract redlining/reviewing, including Service Agreements, and Statements of Work to ensure the language aligns with the commercial requirements;

  3. Project management skills;

  4. Ability to identity and source the resources and support for any category to complete a project;

  5. Analyzing cost data and contracts, completing cost analysis and reviewing benchmark data to understand the pricing models.

  The US base salary range that Micron Technology, Inc. estimates it could pay this full-time position is $123,900.00 - $196,000 per Year. For additional pay benefits information, please refer to the requisition at Micron.com/careers.

  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.

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  To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers

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  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.

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• About the company

  Micron Technology, Inc. is an American producer of computer memory and computer data storage including dynamic random-access memory, flash memory, and USB flash drives.

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