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About this Category Supplier Manager role at Micron Technology

Micron Technology · Onsite · Taichung - MTB, Taiwan

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.

Category Management & Strategic Sourcing

  • Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives and procurement priorities.
  • Analyze spend data, sourcing patterns, supplier capabilities, and market conditions to find opportunities for value creation.
  • Lead supplier segmentation activities and support category planning and goal setting.
  • Establish effective supplier performance management processes and monitor stakeholder satisfaction with key suppliers.
  • Collaborate with Global and Regional Category Managers and cross-functional partners to align sourcing strategies and business requirements.
  • Drive initiatives that improve cost competitiveness, purchasing efficiency, supplier performance, and customer service.

Cost Management & Market Analysis

  • Identify, quantify, and implement category-specific savings and value-generation opportunities.
  • Deliver annual cost savings, revenue improvement, and procurement performance targets.
  • Provide market intelligence, industry trends, and pricing insights to support sourcing decisions and long-term planning.
  • Develop and apply should-cost models, benchmarking analyses, and total-cost-of-ownership methodologies.
  • Monitor supplier cost structures and market dynamics to proactively manage risk and opportunities.

Negotiation & Contract Management

  • Lead competitive sourcing events, RFQs, contract renewals, price negotiations, supplier transitions, and commercial discussions.
  • Develop negotiation strategies that balance cost, quality, service, supply assurance, and risk management objectives.
  • Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, commercial terms, and service-level agreements.
  • Ensure contractual compliance and drive supplier accountability for performance commitments.
  • Use supplier and industry analysis to back strategic sourcing choices and long-term value creation.

Business Partnership

  • Build strong relationships with key partners and serve as a trusted sourcing advisor.
  • Understand business requirements and develop procurement solutions that support operational and strategic objectives.
  • Drive a customer-focused approach while representing Procurement within cross-functional teams.
  • Develop collaborative supplier partnerships that enhance supply chain efficiency, resilience, innovation, and cost effectiveness.
  • Maintain expertise in assigned categories and continuously supervise industry developments.

Digital & AI Enablement

  • Leverage AI, automation, and analytics tools to improve procurement effectiveness, accuracy, and decision-making.
  • Find opportunities to deploy AI-enabled solutions across sourcing, supplier management, and market intelligence activities.
  • Champion adoption of digital technologies and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain functions.
  • Proven track record of delivering cost savings, managing supplier relationships, and leading sourcing initiatives.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced understanding of cost structures, cost modeling, and commercial analysis.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results in a fast-paced, global environment.
  • Experience leveraging AI, analytics, and digital tools to improve business processes is highly desirable.

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 at [email protected].

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.

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