Category Supplier Manager - Adv Packaging TD Capital Equipment

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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.
The Global Procurement team partners with engineering, technology development, and business leaders to accelerate innovation through strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships. The team creates value by optimizing cost, strengthening supplier performance, managing risk, and ensuring access to the technologies and equipment that enable Micron's future growth!
Position Overview
As a Category Supplier Manager supporting Technology Development (TD) Capital Equipment, you will lead sourcing strategies for critical semiconductor equipment that enables next-generation technology development. You will collaborate with engineering, technology development, supply chain, and supplier partners to support first-of-a-kind (FOAK) programs, improve cost of ownership, and strengthen supplier capabilities. This is a high-impact role with visibility across the organization, offering the opportunity to influence capital investment decisions, technology roadmaps, and long-term supplier strategies.
Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies that align supplier capabilities with technology and business objectives
• Lead first-of-a-kind (FOAK) sourcing initiatives, including supplier evaluation, selection, business awards, and supplier commitment planning
• Drive cost-of-ownership (CoO) improvements through data-driven analysis, strategic negotiations, and capital efficiency initiatives
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and competitive benchmarks to inform sourcing and investment decisions
• Lead complex commercial negotiations involving pricing, contracts, technology evaluations, and long-term supplier agreements
• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships that accelerate technology readiness and support business growth
• Establish supplier performance frameworks, including scorecards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and continuous improvement plans
• Partner with engineering, technology development, operations, and supply chain teams to align sourcing strategies with technical and business requirements
• Facilitate supplier governance activities, including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), annual performance reviews, and executive engagements
• Identify and mitigate supply, cost, and technology risks while ensuring continuity and long-term supplier success

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field with 8+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, supplier management, process development, equipment engineering, or a related subject area
• Experience developing and performing strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier management programs
• Experience leading supplier negotiations, contract discussions, and commercial business agreements
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and translate insights into actionable business recommendations
• Proven experience collaborating across cross-functional teams to deliver business results

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management (e.g., CPSM, CPM, or equivalent)
• Experience in the semiconductor industry, including capital equipment sourcing or supplier management
• Experience applying cost analysis methodologies such as should-cost modeling, total cost of ownership (TCO), or capital investment analysis
• Experience leading FOAK sourcing initiatives, supplier development programs, or technology evaluations
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence technical teams, business leaders, and executive partners
• Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities and getting results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience leading supplier performance improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business impact
• Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes.

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 .
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