Micron Technology

Sr. Director Semiconductor Sourcing and NPI Procurement

Micron Technology$199K — $349K *
Consumer Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent
  • 15+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or procurement
  • Experience in global leadership roles driving cross-functional outcomes
  • Track record managing complex supplier ecosystems
  • Deep understanding of wafer foundry landscape and ASIC development

Responsibilities

  • Define global procurement strategies for semiconductor categories
  • Ensure adherence to New Product Introduction metrics
  • Lead category management ensuring cost competitiveness and supply continuity
  • Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships
  • Drive end-to-end sourcing execution including negotiations and performance governance
  • Lead cost optimization initiatives for best total cost of ownership
  • Establish KPIs for procurement and supplier performance

Benefits

  • Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Income protection programs for illness or injury
  • Paid family leave and a robust paid time-off program
  • Paid holidays
  • Focus on personal wellbeing and professional growth
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Senior Director, Semiconductor Sourcing and NPI Procurement leads the global strategy, sourcing, and supplier ecosystem for wafer foundry services, IP and EDA services, discrete actives semiconductors, and 3rd party NAND flash controller categories as well as the New Product Introduction Procurement function. This role is accountable for delivering cost competitiveness, supply assurance, and long-term resilience across a complex semiconductor value chain.

Partnering closely with engineering, manufacturing, and business leaders, the role drives category strategies, supplier performance, and risk mitigation at category and product level while enabling Micron's growth and innovation priorities. Success in this role requires deep semiconductor domain expertise, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to lead large, global teams to deliver enterprise-level outcomes.

Main Responsibilities
  • Define and execute global procurement strategies for wafer foundry services, IP and EDA services, discrete actives semiconductors, and 3rd party NAND flash controller categories to support business growth and operational excellence
  • Drive adherence to New Product Introduction metrics such as multi-sourcing, part reuse and golden part usage through stage gate reviews and collaboration with commodity category sourcing teams.
  • Lead category management, ensuring cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and alignment with Micron's strategic and financial objectives
  • Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships, driving collaboration, performance accountability, and continuous improvement across the supplier ecosystem
  • Ensure supply assurance through proactive capacity planning, demand-supply alignment, and risk mitigation strategies, including development of resilient global sourcing networks
  • Drive end-to-end sourcing execution, including commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance governance
  • Lead cost optimization initiatives and negotiations to achieve best-in-class total cost of ownership
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain) to support product, technology, and operational requirements
  • Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing global procurement organization, including leading leaders and building long-term capability
  • Establish KPIs and performance frameworks to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across procurement and supplier performance
  • Provide strategic leadership aligned to corporate priorities, ensuring clear line of sight from category execution to enterprise outcomes

Other Responsibilities
  • Drive supplier diversity, sustainability, and responsible sourcing initiatives aligned with Micron's commitments
  • Strengthen procurement analytics, predictive capabilities, and digital transformation initiatives
  • Represent procurement in executive-level forums and contribute to enterprise strategic planning
  • Support crisis management and rapid response for supply disruptions or geopolitical risks
  • Mentor emerging leaders and build succession pipelines within the procurement organization
  • Integrate AI-enabled tools and predictive insights into procurement, sourcing, and supplier management to improve decision quality and efficiency
  • Identify and scale AI-driven opportunities (e.g., demand forecasting, risk analytics, cost modeling) within procurement operations
  • Foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement through responsible AI adoption

Candidate Profile / Job Requirements

Minimum Required Qualifications / Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent practical experience
  • 15+ years of experience across semiconductor manufacturing, procurement, or supplier management
  • Proven experience operating at a global or enterprise leadership level, driving cross-functional business outcomes
  • Track record in managing complex supplier ecosystems and outsourced manufacturing models

Must Have Technical Skills
  • Deep understanding of wafer foundry landscape and ASIC development and manufacturing models (technical, operational, and commercial dimensions).
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating complex, high-value agreements
  • Expertise in category strategy, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership optimization
  • Strong knowledge of global supply chain risks, capacity planning, and supplier performance management
  • Familiarity with procurement analytics, digital tools, and data-driven decision-making

Must Have Soft Skills
  • Strong enterprise leadership capability, including leading leaders and influencing across global organizations
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into execution
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills across executive and operational levels
  • High resilience and decision-making capability in complex, ambiguous environments
  • Ability to build and lead high-performing, scalable teams

AI Requirements
  • Demonstrates strong digital fluency and ability to leverage AI-enabled tools in procurement, analytics, and decision-making
  • Applies AI responsibly in alignment with organizational standards and governance

Highly Desirable / Preferred
  • Experience sourcing discrete active semiconductor components used in SSD and Memory Modules
  • Experience managing IP and EDA suppliers
  • Exposure to global manufacturing networks
  • Experience leading procurement transformation or digital initiatives
  • Strong understanding of semiconductor market dynamics and macro trends

Embody Micron's Core Values
  • People - Respect, develop, and empower others
  • Innovation - Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking
  • Tenacity - Demonstrate grit and resilience
  • Collaboration - Build trust across global teams and partners
  • Customer Focus - Deliver value and enable business success


The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$199,000.00 - $349,000.00 a year

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

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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43,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
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Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$22 billion
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