Category Manager
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 category manager, you will be the primary point of contact for supplier interactions, performance management, and negotiations for the site. You will work with partners to build comprehensive views of supplier performance for continued sourcing success and 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:
- Lead supplier performance and strategic relationships for the Semiconductor Sourcing team.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies in alignment with business objectives, partnering with internal Micron customers to drive implementation across DRAM module products.
- Own end-to-end procurement processes for assigned categories, ensuring alignment across key customers.
- Drive cost savings initiatives and track performance against defined metrics.
- Lead process improvement efforts applying AI to increase efficiency and scalability.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of sourcing or relevant experience in the semiconductor industry.
- Strong technical or engineering foundation, with the ability to understand component-level tradeoffs, supplier capabilities, and system-level impacts.
- Experience working with and influencing senior and executive leadership, including presenting strategies and recommendations.
- Proven ability to solve complex problems, navigate ambiguity, and manage competing priorities to drive outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience working with DRAM module components such as PMIC or RCD.
- Experience in external facing roles, showing an ability to effectively represent Micron while maintaining confidentiality and managing supplier expectations.
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$90,000.00 - $205,000.00 a year
Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or 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.