Category Supplier Manager

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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.

JR67351 Category Supplier Manager

Join an inclusive team that is passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the steadfast pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation Micron is pursuing. Join our team!

The Global Procurement team is an integral engine to Micron s growth, delivering outstanding total cost and supply chain resiliency through innovative predictive capabilities, risk analysis, and a focus on sustainability and diversity. Our business goals are directly tied to the value we place on our team members - our greatest asset. We invest in our people through a skills-based learning and development model to build clear career pathways for development and career growth. We also strive to create an engaging and inclusive culture by building camaraderie and celebrating the diverse perspectives of all our global team members. Join us and discover why Micron s Global Procurement team is the preferred destination to ignite your talent.

As a Category Supplier Manager on our Indirect Procurement team sourcing IT and Professional Services, you will be responsible for bringing sophisticated new technologies and related professional services into Micron from many industry-leading companies that serve as our suppliers. Youll be conducting strategic sourcing initiatives, planning and carrying out negotiations using supplier and industry analysis, benchmarking, and cost management. Through the execution of a category strategy, you will also be building positive relationships with internal partners, driving outstanding, cost, supply, and resilience.

Locations: Hyderbad, India

Key Responsibilities

Category Management & Strategic Sourcing

• Source solutions and services that may include software, IT hardware, and various professional service offerings.

• Recommend targets to improve value such as high revenue, spending reduction, purchasing efficiency, customer services, and supplier management

• Analyze sourcing trends and make recommendations for assigned categories

• Participate in supplier segmentation and strategic goal-setting

Cost Management & Analysis

• Identify and evaluate category-specific savings/revenue levers

• Drive category savings/revenue and scorecard metric targets

• Provide market intelligence and category price trends to relevant internal partners

• Leverage should-cost models for assigned categories that are benchmarked and relevant to the global marketplace

Negotiation

• Lead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions and renewals, renegotiation of prices, transfers, etc.

• Lead sourcing events/RFQ process into bundled negotiations

• Incorporate savings targets and contract requirements into negotiations

• Develop a contract strategy for suppliers in assigned categories and build, negotiate, monitor, and enforce contracted terms and conditions

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with Team members and suppliers to deliver strategic solutions

• Develop and maintain expertise in the assigned spend categories through relationships with key partners

• Drive a customer-centric approach to solving issues and representing Procurement

Qualifications & Skills

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Business Administration/Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, or similar field of study

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills with an ability to interact expertly with a diverse group of internal partners, team members, and suppliers.

• Preference for 2 or more years of procurement experience or 2 years of experience in similar roles

You have:

• A strong negotiation skill and willingness to engage in critical conversations and advocate for Microns interests

• The ability to navigate a dynamic and at times ambiguous environment that requires frequent multitasking, prioritization, and a proactive mentality.

• Strong problem-solving and critical reasoning skills