Micron Technology

NCG - Indirect Category Supplier Manager

Micron Technology • $95K — $115K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, or procurement.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks autonomously.
  • Strong problem-solving and project management capabilities.
  • Experienced in negotiating and redlining contracts alongside legal teams.
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail, utilizing data for decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Manage supplier relationships for indirect categories, ensuring performance and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on demand and sourcing strategies.
  • Oversee the qualification and onboarding of strategic suppliers within the region.
  • Ensure supplier compliance with corporate standards and social responsibility guidelines.
  • Translate market data into insights that guide decisions for the team.
  • Create cost models and benchmarks for effective sourcing analysis.
  • Lead negotiations to maximize value, manage risk, and ensure a reliable supply chain.

Benefits

  • Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Income protection programs for illness or injury-related work absences.
  • Robust paid time-off program along with paid holidays.
  • Paid family leave for supporting personal circumstances.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end supplier relationship management for assigned indirect categories, including flawless performance, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with cross-functional team members as the regional category lead to align demand, priorities, and sourcing strategies.
  • Lead commercial supplier qualification to support selection, onboarding, and development of strategic suppliers across the region.
  • Drive supplier compliance with Micron's Supplier Code of Conduct and corporate social responsibility (CSR) expectations.
  • Translate market intelligence and pricing trends into actionable insights that inform team member decisions.
  • Build and maintain regional cost models and benchmarks to support should-cost analysis and sourcing arguments.
  • Lead negotiations and commercial actions (renewals, extensions, repricing, and supplier transitions) to deliver value, manage risk, and ensure continuity of supply.
  • Lead RFx/sourcing events through award and transition; coordinate with Global Category Supplier Managers to align regional and global strategies.
  • Incorporate savings targets, total cost considerations, and collaborator requirements into sourcing strategies and negotiations.
  • Define and implement contract strategies for assigned categories; negotiate terms, ensure alignment with requirements, and manage contract adherence.
  • Build strong, positive relationships with cross-functional teams through a customer-focused, helpful approach.
  • Establish a comprehensive view of supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery, and service) and drive improvement plans with collaborators and suppliers.
  • Lead supplier governance cadence (e.g., QBRs, annual evaluations, and executive reviews) to strengthen performance, accountability, and strategic alignment.


Impact in This Role

Deliver measurable cost, risk, and service outcomes across assigned categories through careful sourcing and supplier performance management. Generate year-over-year savings and cost avoidance that support business priorities and improve total cost of ownership! Strengthen supplier capability and accountability through structured governance and data-driven improvement plans. Enable faster, higher-quality decisions for collaborators by providing market insights, benchmarks, and clear commercial recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 2 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 collaborator communication skills.
  • Experience negotiating and redlining contracts (e.g., service agreements, statements of work, and software licensing), in partnership with legal and collaborators.
  • Analytical approach with strong attention to detail; comfortable using data to drive decisions.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • Interest in 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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Learn more about Micron Technology
Size
43,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$22 billion
NASDAQ
MU
* Ladders Estimates

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