Sr. FE Category Supplier Manager at Micron Technology

Hiroshima, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategy Development, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Technical Expertise, Cost Analysis, Volume Planning, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Communication Skills

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

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. As a Global Procurement Category Manager at Micron, you will develop and complete a comprehensive sourcing and management strategy for a specific category of spend and manage a team dedicated to this category. You will participate in the development of strategies for assigned categories by conducting an assessment of categories current and future needs, analysis of market trends and potential suppliers, analysis of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and opportunities to use changes in processes, systems and product/services, and estimating timing and level of savings capture. In this role you will handle implementation of each category strategy by establishing site-specific implementation timing, identifying required implementation resources and developing communication channels and tools to introduce the new strategy. In addition, you will develop and lead cross functional teams to complete strategy. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensuring department compliance to company policies and departmental procedures. Provide leadership for building and implementing department strategies, processes, and policy through active oversight of functional teams and projects, and mentor functional leaders through teamwork and the development of sustainably successful solutions. Responsible for conveying corporate business initiatives, aligning team and individual goals to business objectives, and driving overall dedication within your team and the department. Responsible for acquiring materials, components, equipment, and services. Performs cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities. Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels. As the need arises, monitors the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure the best quality at the best value. Responsible for obtaining materials, components, equipment, and services. Performs cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities. Acquires and maintains technical understanding of products purchased. Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels. As required, monitors the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. May recommend cost saving proposals including make vs. buy analysis, alternative sourcing, and vendor evaluation criteria. Requirements: Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience Strategy development and execution Stakeholder communications and management, up to executive level Project management Technical expertise/knowledge in Spares, Films are preferred. About Micron Technology, Inc. We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience. To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact hrsupport_japan@micron.com Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards. Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron. AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification. Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.

Responsibilities

The role involves developing and implementing a comprehensive sourcing and management strategy for a specific category of spend while managing a dedicated team. Responsibilities also include ensuring compliance with company policies and mentoring functional leaders.