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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.

　　As an Indirect Regional Sr. Supplier Manager at Micron Technology, Inc., you will be the primary category point of contact for supplier interactions, supplier performance management and negotiations! In this dynamic role, you will effectively engage and partner with internal team members to build sourcing strategies, procure and lead regular comprehensive supplier performance reviews.

　　The development and implementation of category strategies and projects related, and not limited to, cost reduction initiatives, supply base optimization and contract negotiation will be led by you and accomplished by building and maintaining supplier relationships to meet category and stakeholder requirements. This includes implementing structure needed to encourage a team around a shared goal, prioritize, coordinate expectations, define R&Rs, plan schedule, ensure alignment and continuously manage execution so everyone crosses the finish line together, delivering desired business outcomes.

　　In this role, you will engage in market, category/segment and supplier benchmarking analysis to formulate, lead and implement strategies that optimize cost, supply and quality. Additionally, you will coordinate execution and results to achieve desired results; outcomes terms, conditions and pricing to leverage spend; leading and participating in department projects and serving as a contact for regional supplier information!

　　Responsibilities and Tasks

　　Manage Supplier Relationship Regionally (in North America) as primary contact for assigned suppliers in category

　　Perform commercial supplier qualification activities to ensure the commercial development of strategic suppliers

　　Maintain collaborative relationships with supplier(s) while effectively resolving supplier performance/capability issues to ensure alignment with our strategic direction

　　Ensure suppliers follow Micron’s code-of-conduct programs and corporate social responsibility initiatives

　　Communicate key supplier management updates and decisions to multiple levels in the organization including Senior Leaders or Executives

　　Enlist senior management, when appropriate, to help reinforce commitment and involvement from suppliers

　　Provide the voice of the supply base to Micron and provide the voice of Micron to the supply base

　　Identify and Implement Supplier-Related Cost Savings Levers

　　Participate in regional supplier segmentation and strategic goal setting

　　Provide market intelligence and category price trends to relevant internal partners on a focused schedule

　　Apply cost analysis and models for assigned categories that are benchmarked and relevant to the regional marketplace

　　Serve as the center of knowledge for assigned category and share knowledge with key customers and members of the category teams to enable more effective planning, forecasting and execution

　　Drive Negotiations with Suppliers for Sustaining Purchases

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

　　Coordinate with Global Category Supplier Manager (where relevant) or lead sourcing events/RFQ process into bundled negotiation

　　Incorporate savings targets and contract requirements into negotiate

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

　　Ensure Supplier Performance Management

　　Partner with team members to build comprehensive view of supplier performance

　　Collect and relay site specific priorities to suppliers

　　Own and lead overall Supplier Relationships within the assigned categories

　　Collaborate internally to drive and develop key performance measures/metrics for key regional suppliers, and benchmark supplier performance against these expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvement

　　Lead in coordinating and delivering on strategic supplier events, such as Quarterly Business Reviews, Annual Supplier Evaluations, and Executive Review Meetings

　　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, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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