Sr Category Supplier Manager II – Tool Install

Req ID:

JR104867 Sr Category Supplier Manager II – Tool Install

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.

We are shaping the future of semiconductor manufacturing by building strong, strategic supplier partnerships that keep our operations running efficiently and competitively. Our procurement team plays a critical role in enabling innovation, optimizing cost structures, and ensuring supply chain resilience. We work cross-functionally, act with urgency, and continuously look for smarter ways to deliver value!

As a Sr Category Supplier Manager for the Tool Install category, you will lead key procurement strategies that directly impact business outcomes. This role sits at the intersection of supplier management, cost optimization, and innovation, giving you the opportunity to influence sourcing decisions and strengthen supplier performance. You will partner closely with internal stakeholders and leverage data, market insights, and AI-enabled tools to drive smarter decisions and measurable results.

Responsibilities:

• Develop category strategies, supplier segmentation frameworks, and measurable performance targets

• Identify savings and revenue opportunities; drive cost, efficiency, and scorecard improvements

• Lead sourcing events, RFQs, and contract negotiations including renewals and pricing optimization

• Share market intelligence and pricing trends using should-cost models and benchmarking

• Leverage AI-enabled tools and analytics to improve procurement decisions, contract insights, and process efficiency

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• 10+ years of experience in construction or tool install category management

• Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations

• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills

• Expertise in material cost structures and cost analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in indirect category management within the semiconductor industry

• Familiarity with procurement tools such as Ariba, SAP, and SCOUT

• Proven ability to develop and execute category strategies in complex environments

• Experience leveraging AI or data-driven tools in procurement processes

• Track record of driving supplier performance and cost optimization initiatives

Job Profile(s):

Buyer 4

Relocation Level: TBD

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