The posting
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.
Main Responsibilities
Procurement & Procure‑to‑Pay Management
- Manage end‑to‑end procurement activities for Capital, Spares, and Services.
- Execute and manage Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) processes including delivery follow‑up, budgeting support, cash flow management, and invoice reconciliation.
- Ensure on‑time delivery (OTD) to support network capacity and operational requirements.
Supplier Relationship Management
- Act as the primary commercial point of contact for assigned site and network suppliers.
- Perform supplier commercial qualification to support the development of strategic suppliers.
- Maintain collaborative supplier relationships while proactively addressing performance, quality, delivery, and capability gaps.
- Ensure supplier compliance with Micron’s Code of Conduct and corporate social responsibility standards.
- Communicate supplier performance updates and key decisions to stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
- Represent the voice of the supply base internally and the voice of Micron externally.
Localization & Supply Chain Resilience
- Drive execution of service and spares localization strategies to improve equipment uptime, response time, cost competitiveness, and supply chain resilience.
- Enable supplier capability development through localization and in‑country support initiatives.
Cost Optimization & Value Creation
- Identify and implement supplier‑related cost‑saving opportunities using data analytics and should‑cost models.
- Serve as a subject matter expert, sharing supplier and market insights with cross‑functional stakeholders.
- Support initiatives focused on total cost of ownership reduction, lead time improvement, and cash flow optimization.
Contracting & Negotiation
- Lead or participate in supplier negotiations for sustaining purchases, contract renewals, and extensions.
- Coordinate with Category Supplier Managers on global negotiations or lead local/regional RFQ and sourcing events.
- Develop and execute contract strategies; create, negotiate, monitor, and enforce contractual terms and conditions.
Supplier Performance Management
- Partner with Category teams to build a comprehensive, data‑driven view of supplier performance.
- Communicate site‑specific priorities and expectations to suppliers.
- Collaborate internally to define key performance metrics and monitor supplier performance to drive continuous improvement.
AI‑Enabled Continuous Improvement
- Apply AI-enabled ways of working and demonstrate AI proficiency in daily procurement and supplier management activities, in line with Global Procurement's AI-First transformation.
- Lead or contribute to automation and AI‑enabled initiatives that improve process efficiency, productivity, and operational excellence.
- Drive simplification and standardization of procurement and supplier management processes.
Other Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
- Provide input and recommendations to leadership on procurement strategies, processes, and policy improvements.
- Actively participate in cross‑functional teams and global projects involving Procurement, Engineering, Planning, Finance, and Legal.
Candidate Profile / Job Requirements
Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in:
- Engineering
- Supply Chain Management
- Or a related field of study Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Procurement / Purchasing
- Supply Chain
- Engineering
Must‑Have Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of procurement, sourcing, and supplier management processes.
- Experience managing contracts, negotiations, and commercial terms.
- Data‑driven cost analysis and should‑cost modeling experience.
- Familiarity with Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) processes and financial controls.
Must‑Have Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder influencing skills in a matrix organization.
- Ability to lead initiatives and drive outcomes without direct authority.
- Strong collaboration and relationship‑management capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and within global, cross‑functional teams.
- Strong written communication and storytelling skills, with experience preparing executive summaries and clear, concise reports for senior stakeholders.
Highly Desirable / Preferred
- Experience in managing greenfield startups in semiconductor manufacturing or high‑technology environments
- Exposure to automation, AI, ML‑driven analytics, process mining, or workflow orchestration.
- Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
Values Alignment Embodies Micron’s core values:
- People – Respect, develop, and empower others
- Innovation – Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking
- Tenacity – Demonstrate resilience and determination
- Collaboration – Build trust and foster teamwork
- Customer Focus – Deliver excellence and value
- Speed – Act with purpose and set the pace
