Overview
Module / SSD Materials Category Supplier Manager – join Micron Technology in Penang. 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.
Micron offers an outstanding chance to join a top team and impact memory solutions. Work as a Module / SSD Category Manager in Penang.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Plan
- Collaborate with direct and cross-functional teams, including business units, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and site purchasing teams, to plan strategic sourcing direction for the category
- Lead a global key materials team with a focus on achieving outstanding results
- Recommend and implement targets for spend reduction, purchasing efficiency, customer service, and supplier management
- Conduct effective supplier negotiations and drive cost reductions
- Identify and implement category-specific savings levers
- Supervise and adjust category compliance, including risk, spend, quality, and supplier segmentation
- Track the implementation of sourcing strategies and contract compliance, resolving any constraints or issues
- Deliver category savings and scorecard metric targets
- Communicate sourcing trends and results to the Category Director
- Maintain a supplier segmentation map for the category and build partnerships with strategic suppliers
- Manage senior-level supplier relationships and handle supplier performance evaluations (SCORECARD)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related fieldMinimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain management, preferably in the electronics or hardware industryProven experience in developing and driving global category strategies and sourcing initiativesStrong negotiation skills with a track record of delivering cost savings and valueExcellent analytical skills to interpret complex market data and financial informationProficiency in procurement and supply chain management software and toolsStrong project management skills to lead cross-functional teams and balance multiple projects simultaneouslyExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships with internal collaborators and external suppliersStrong understanding of supplier management, risk management, and complianceAbility to work effectively in a global, multi-site environmentDeep understanding of the enclosures and hardware (connectors, screws, etc.) market, including supply dynamics, cost drivers, and manufacturing processesKnowledge of industry trends, standard methodologies, and regulatory requirements linked to the assigned categoriesKnowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies and toolsProfessional certifications in supply chain management or procurement (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, CPM) are a plusAbout Micron
We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a focus on customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a portfolio of high-performance memory and storage products through our Micron and Crucial brands. Our innovations fuel the data economy, enabling advances in AI and 5G from the data center to the intelligent edge and the client / mobile user experience.
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