Job Description
Job Overview:
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 Technology Development (TD) Materials Sourcing Manager at Micron Technology, Inc., you will be responsible for the development, alignment, and execution of short-range and long-range Procurement strategies which enable Micron’s technology roadmap requirements.
In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of materials sourcing and selection events related to all technology development process areas. You will conduct negotiations for evaluation samples as well as strategic pricing using should cost modeling and other analytical techniques to drive the negotiation process.
Partner with cross-functional teams to enable Micron to meet technology requirements by ensuring vendor materials capabilities roadmaps are aligned to support. This also includes negotiation for initial materials cost structure, ensuring quality standards, and continuity in supply chain.
Role Responsibilities & Tasks
Facilitate Technical Collaboration with Partners
Understand technical market landscape and supplier capabilities and roadmaps
Facilitate co-development activities, and technical roadmap collaboration with suppliers
Coordinate with internal EHSS and vendor safety compliance
Develop and Manage Materials Procurement Sourcing Strategies through partner input, communication, performance monitoring and execution
Source and Select Suppliers to Meet Technical and Cost Requirements
Align customers input and strategic sourcing goals
Drive sourcing requirements and supplier selection through decision matrix in support of technology development, cost reduction, and quality improvement efforts
Assess commercial viability of material suppliers
Partner with customers to assess Supply Chain risk for new sources
Provide material analysis to enable best sourcing decisions. Suppliers must meet the needs of Micron TD customers, including Total Cost of Ownership, quality, performance and supply continuity requirements
Initiate and negotiate contracts to completion for new suppliers
Understand new technology requirements and ensure supply is capable of meeting future requirements
Coordinate Forecast Projections associated with new technology deployment
Build and Maintain Strong Supplier and Business Relationships
Interact with Micron and Supplier executives to ensure that Micron technology needs are understood.
Ensure that the appropriate level of confidentiality is in use when interacting with suppliers regarding technical roadmap requirements
Support Micron New Supplier Qualification Process
Partner with customers to segment suppliers and setting strategic goals based on technical capabilities
Lead the Organization through the Alternate Sourcing Decision Process
Work with internal customers to define, build consensus and identify second source opportunities
Ensure recommended alternate suppliers meet all Supply Chain Risk and Business Continuity criteria
Education
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in one or more of the following:
Chemical Engineering, Materials Science
Semiconductor related process development
Other related field of study
Experience
The following are examples of experience that is valuable to candidate to be successful in attaining this position
Strong technical and market knowledge of semiconductor materials
Working as part of a Category team in an engineering capacity
Interactions with customers and a customer service orientation
Collaborate with varied international sites and customer needs
Work independently, in a small team environment and/or with a cross functional team
Pricing Negotiation experience
Proactive nature
Strong analytical and data based decision making experience
Excellent internal and external communication capabilities
High level of capability to design, develop and present concepts and proposals to varied levels within the internal and external organization
Qualifications
4+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
Process Development Engineering
Materials Science / Development Engineering
Purchasing/Procurement
Supplier/Partner Relations
Supply Chain
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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