What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front End Materials Supplier Manager position at Micron?
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.
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. As a Buyer, you 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:
- Manage Supplier Relationship Regionally (in North America)
- Lead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions and renewals, renegotiation of prices, transfers, etc.
- Act as primary point of contact for assigned suppliers in category
- Perform commercial supplier qualification activities to ensure the commercial development of strategic suppliers
- Ensure suppliers align with Micron's code-of-conduct programs and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
- Support site audits
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher with 0-2 years of experience or 5 years of equivalent experience
- Experience in supplier management and strategic sourcing
- Lead Site Supplier Performance and Relationships
- Own procurement process for designated areas and accounts
- Negotiate with suppliers to meet business needs and support the execution of Global Procurement strategies
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to work well in a high-pace dynamic environment with minimal supervision
- Strong problem solving and project management skills
- Strong analytical skills, high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- SAP experience preferred
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.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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