Senior Indirect Category Supplier Manager
Micron Technology
Clay, New York
Full-Time
$74,000
OfficeManager
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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.
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).
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$74,000.00 - $164,000.00 a yearAdditional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
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