Sr Category Supplier Manager II – Tool Install

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. As a Sr Category Supplier Manager for the Tool Install category at Micron, you will be at the forefront of driving excellence within our procurement strategies. This is an outstanding opportunity to collaborate with world-class professionals and determine innovative solutions that strictly adhere to our ambitious goals! Responsibilities: Develop and successfully implement processes to monitor collaborator happiness with key suppliers, and recommend value-maximizing targets such as revenue growth and spend reduction. Assist in supplier segmentation and strategic goal setting by developing category strategies for managed categories. Identify and evaluate category-specific savings/revenue levers, driving category savings/revenue and scorecard metric targets. Share market insights and category price trends with internal collaborators, using should-cost models for designated categories that are benchmarked and relevant to the global market. Lead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions and renewals, renegotiation of prices, transfers, etc., and lead sourcing events/RFQ process into bundled negotiation. Develop supplier contract strategies for assigned categories by incorporating cost savings, negotiating contracts, sourcing, and evaluating suppliers. Collaborate with key customers to deliver strategic solutions by developing and maintaining expertise in assigned spend categories through positive relationship management. Drive a customer-centric approach to issue resolution and Procurement representation by developing collaborative partnerships that improve cost-effectiveness, supply chain efficiency, and resilience. Minimum Qualifications: Over 10 years of experience in the Construction / Tool Install Category. A relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Proven experience in category management and strategic sourcing. Effective communication, negotiation, and analytical skills. Advanced skills in material cost structure understanding and analysis Preferred Qualifications: A decade of experience within the Construction / Tool Install Category. Prior experience working in indirect category management at a semiconductor company. Experience working with Ariba, SAP, and SCOUT. 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. To learn more, please visit All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact 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. AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification. Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.