Micron Technology

Indirect Category Supplier Manager

Micron Technology$90K — $120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in strategic sourcing, supplier management, or procurement.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities autonomously.
  • Strong problem-solving, project management, and customer communication skills.
  • Experience with negotiating and redlining various contract types with legal support.
  • Analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end management of supplier relationships for indirect categories.
  • Act as the regional category lead to align customer needs with sourcing strategies.
  • Lead supplier qualification processes from selection to ongoing development.
  • Translate market insights into actionable sourcing strategies and regional cost models.
  • Oversee RFx processes and coordinate with Global Category Managers.
  • Design and implement contract strategies, including negotiations and renewals.
  • Establish a data-driven view of supplier performance and drive improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans tailored to family needs.
  • Income protection programs for illness or injury-related work absence.
  • Paid family leave to support work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive paid time-off program including holidays and vacation.
Full Job Description
As an Indirect Regional Supplier Manager at Micron Technology, Inc., you will serve as the primary category point of contact for supplier interactions, performance management, and negotiations. You will partner with internal customers to develop and implement category strategies and deliver initiatives such as cost reduction, supply base optimization, and contract negotiations. Additional responsibilities include negotiating commercial terms and pricing, leading or supporting department projects, and serving as a regional point of contact for supplier information. Responsibilities: • Own end-to-end supplier relationship management for assigned indirect categories, including performance management, issue resolution, compliance with Micron's Supplier Code of Conduct and CSR expectations, and continuous improvement. • Act as regional category lead, working with cross-functional customers to align demand, priorities, sourcing strategies, and customer requirements through a customer-focused, positive approach. • Lead commercial supplier qualification across the region, including supplier selection, onboarding, development, and ongoing capability and accountability strengthening. • Translate market intelligence, benchmarks, and pricing trends into actionable insights; build and maintain regional cost models to support should-cost analysis, sourcing arguments, and higher-quality, faster customer decisions. • Lead RFx and sourcing events through award and transition; coordinate with Global Category Supplier Managers (as applicable) to align regional and global strategies. • Define and implement contract strategies for assigned categories, including negotiating terms, renewals, extensions, repricing, supplier transitions, and contract adherence to deliver value, manage risk, and ensure continuity of supply. • Establish a comprehensive, data-driven view of supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery, and service); drive improvement plans and lead supplier governance cadence (QBRs, annual evaluations, and executive reviews). • Deliver measurable cost, risk, and service outcomes, including year-over-year savings and cost avoidance, by incorporating total cost considerations and savings targets into sourcing strategies and negotiations. Minimum Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, or procurement. • Comfort working in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing effectively and operating with a high degree of autonomy. • Strong problem-solving, project management, and customer communication skills. • Experience negotiating and redlining contracts (e.g., service agreements, statements of work, and software licensing), in partnership with legal and interested parties. • Analytical approach with strong attention to detail; comfortable using data to drive decisions. Preferred Qualifications: • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. • Curiosity about using AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and decision-making, where appropriate. • Experience leading RFx processes and negotiations across indirect spend categories in North America (e.g., services, IT, facilities, or professional services). 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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Size
43,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$22 billion
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