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Do you have a passion in building a career in procurement? We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our global team dedicated to this function. Micron is hiring a Cateogory Supplier Manager (Buyer) in Manassas, VA! This role will be the primary category point of contact for supplier interactions, performance management, and negotiations for the site. In this role, you will work with partners to build comprehensive view of supplier performance for continued sourcing success.

You will participate and/or lead in the development and implementation of category strategies and projects related but not limited to cost reduction initiatives, supply base optimization, and pricing/contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Lead Site Supplier Performance and Relationships

• Own procurement process for designated areas and accounts

• Negotiate with suppliers to meet business needs

• Support capital budgeting and cash flow management, and the execution of Global Procurement strategies

• Handle cost saving initiatives and metric

• Implement cost savings and process improvement programs

• Have deep knowledge to serve as a consultant for procurement process and supplier issues.

• Support site audits

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in strategic sourcing, quantity surveying and estimating

• Manage multiple large-scale projects (sourcing events) concurrently, ability to work with minimal supervision; strong project management skills

• Proficient in MS office

• Comfort around Senior Leaders and Executives, ability to create and deliver executive-level presentations

• Candidate with prior experience in similar roles strongly preferred

• Demonstrated negotiation skills

• Proven strong problem-solving skills

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact expertly with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher

• PMP certification or equivalent, preferred

• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for process improvements, especially using AI tools to improve efficiency and outcomes.  

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

$96,000.00 - $193,000.00 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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