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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. As a Sr Procurement Manager at Micron Technology, Inc., you will play a crucial role in shaping and executing procurement strategies that empower the FE Spares Tailspend team to meet both current and future requirements. Your expertise will drive cost efficiencies, operational excellence, and seamless collaboration across various departments. Responsibilities and Tasks Key Commodities and Sourcing Activities : You will be responsible for managing procurement strategies and supplier relationships for equipment spares, particularly tailspend suppliers. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring adherence to contractual terms and driving optimal availability for uninterrupted operations. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership and Development : Provide mentorship, guidance, and strategic direction to the team. Ensure alignment with organizational objectives and foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. Hire, build up, and onboard the team for the FE Spare organization. Supplier Management : Oversee tailspend spares suppliers. Drive supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management to align procurement activities with cost, quality, and delivery expectations. Manage over 2000 suppliers in tailspend supplier tiers, requiring expertise in data analytics and pathfinding for cost-saving initiatives. Commodity and Sourcing Strategy : Develop and implement sourcing strategies for key equipment spares commodities and suppliers. Identify cost-saving opportunities, mitigate risks, and ensure the sustainability of the supply chain. Lead sourcing activities, including RFPs, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management. Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with internal cross-functional teams such as engineering, operations, ISM, and finance. Ensure alignment of procurement activities with business needs. Collaborate to address supply chain disruptions, optimize inventory levels, and support long-term operational goals. Cost and Spend Management : Manage the procurement budget and drive cost reduction initiatives, particularly within tail spend categories. Monitor procurement spend, identify inefficiencies, and implement strategies to maximize value from the supplier base. Additional Tasks Facilitate Technical Collaboration with Stakeholders : Understand the technical market landscape and supplier capabilities and roadmaps. Facilitate co-development activities and technical roadmap collaboration with suppliers. Manage FE Spares tailspend procurement sourcing strategies, including creation through customer input, communication, and execution. Source and Select Suppliers to Meet Technical and Cost Requirements : Align customers to strategic sourcing. Drive sourcing requirements and supplier selection through a decision matrix in support of technology development, cost reduction, and quality improvement efforts. Pursue commercially viable suppliers. Partner with customers to assess supply chain risk for new sources. Partner in Negotiation Processes to Enable Future Cost Structures : Partner with customers on negotiations with suppliers for strategic sourcing/RFQ events. Apply cost modeling and other analytical techniques to drive the negotiation process. Ensure all new business awards and opportunities are coordinated to demonstrate global business volume. This comprehensive role requires a strategic approach, strong leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various customers to drive procurement excellence and operational efficiency. Join us at Micron Technology, Inc., and be a part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of procurement. About Micron Technology, Inc. We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all . With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience. To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact hrsupport_india@micron.com Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards. Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
