Sr. Supply Manager, AT Supply Management- Capital (Open)

Main Responsibilities

Procurement & Procure‑to‑Pay Management

• Manage end‑to‑end procurement activities for Capital, Spares, and Services.

• Execute and manage Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) processes including delivery follow‑up, budgeting support, cash flow management, and invoice reconciliation.

• Ensure on‑time delivery (OTD) to support network capacity and operational requirements.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Act as the primary commercial point of contact for assigned site and network suppliers.

• Perform supplier commercial qualification to support the development of strategic suppliers.

• Maintain collaborative supplier relationships while proactively addressing performance, quality, delivery, and capability gaps.

• Ensure supplier compliance with Micron's Code of Conduct and corporate social responsibility standards.

• Communicate supplier performance updates and key decisions to stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.

• Represent the voice of the supply base internally and the voice of Micron externally.

Localization & Supply Chain Resilience

• Drive execution of service and spares localization strategies to improve equipment uptime, response time, cost competitiveness, and supply chain resilience.

• Enable supplier capability development through localization and in‑country support initiatives.

Cost Optimization & Value Creation

• Identify and implement supplier‑related cost‑saving opportunities using data analytics and should‑cost models.

• Serve as a subject matter expert, sharing supplier and market insights with cross‑functional stakeholders.

• Support initiatives focused on total cost of ownership reduction, lead time improvement, and cash flow optimization.

Contracting & Negotiation

• Lead or participate in supplier negotiations for sustaining purchases, contract renewals, and extensions.

• Coordinate with Category Supplier Managers on global negotiations or lead local/regional RFQ and sourcing events.

• Develop and execute contract strategies create, negotiate, monitor, and enforce contractual terms and conditions.

Supplier Performance Management

• Partner with Category teams to build a comprehensive, data‑driven view of supplier performance.

• Communicate site‑specific priorities and expectations to suppliers.

• Collaborate internally to define key performance metrics and monitor supplier performance to drive continuous improvement.

AI‑Enabled Continuous Improvement

• Lead or contribute to automation and AI‑enabled initiatives that improve process efficiency, productivity, and operational excellence.

• Drive simplification and standardization of procurement and supplier management processes.

Other Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and governance requirements.

• Provide input and recommendations to leadership on procurement strategies, processes, and policy improvements.

• Actively participate in cross‑functional teams and global projects involving Procurement, Engineering, Planning, Finance, and Legal.

Candidate Profile / Job Requirements

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in:

• Engineering

• Supply Chain Management

• Or a related field of study

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Procurement / Purchasing

• Supply Chain

• Engineering

Must‑Have Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of procurement, sourcing, and supplier management processes.

• Experience managing contracts, negotiations, and commercial terms.

• Data‑driven cost analysis and should‑cost modeling experience.

• Familiarity with Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) processes and financial controls.

Must‑Have Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• Effective communication and stakeholder influencing skills in a matrix organization.

• Ability to lead initiatives and drive outcomes without direct authority.

• Strong collaboration and relationship‑management capabilities.

• Ability to work independently and within global, cross‑functional teams.

• Strong written communication and storytelling skills, with experience preparing executive summaries and clear, concise reports for senior stakeholders.

Highly Desirable / Preferred

• Experience in managing greenfield startups in semiconductor manufacturing or high‑technology environments

• Exposure to automation, AI, ML‑driven analytics, process mining, or workflow orchestration.

• Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Values Alignment

• Embodies Micron's core values:

• People - Respect, develop, and empower others

• Innovation - Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking

• Tenacity - Demonstrate resilience and determination

• Collaboration - Build trust and foster teamwork

• Customer Focus - Deliver excellence and value