As a Global Procurement Category Manager at Micron, you will develop and execute a holistic sourcing and management strategy for a specific category of spend and lead a team dedicated to this category. You will participate in the development of strategies for assigned categories by conducting an assessment of a category current and future needs, analysis of market trends and potential suppliers, analysis of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and opportunities to leverage changes in processes, systems and product/services, and estimating timing and level of savings capture.
In this role you will manage implementation of each category strategy by establishing site-specific implementation timing, identifying required implementation resources and developing communication channels and tools to introduce the new strategy. In addition, you will develop and lead cross functional teams to execute on strategy.
Other responsibilities include ensuring department compliance to company policies and departmental procedures. You will provide leadership for building and implementing department strategies, processes, and policy through active oversight of functional teams and projects, and mentor functional leaders through collaboration and the development of sustainably successful solutions. You will also be responsible for conveying corporate business initiatives, aligning team and individual goals to business objectives, and driving overall high performance within your team and the department.
Build and Execute Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Plan for Assigned Categories
- Work with direct and cross-functional teams to plan strategic sourcing direction for category
- Recommend targets for spend reduction, purchasing efficiency, customer services and supplier management
- Identify and implement category specific savings levers
- Recommend resource levels across procurement sourcing categories, projects and functions
- Monitor and adjust category compliance (e.g. risk, spend, quality, supplier segmentation, management)
- Monitor the implementation of sourcing strategies and contract compliance and participate in the resolution of any constraints or issues
- Deliver category savings and scorecard metric targets
- Communicate sourcing trends and results for assigned categories to the AT Capital Director
- Maintain supplier segmentation map for category; build partnerships with strategic suppliers
- Assist AT Capital in building integrated strategic plan
Build an Effective Team
- Develop a high performing team
- Establish job responsibilities and performance and development goals for direct reports
- Collect, review, and provide verbal and written performance feedback to continuously develop your team
- Monitor and oversee individual and team performance
- Coach, mentor and develop current and future Micron leaders
- Prioritize objectives, remove barriers, and drive for accountability
- Support learning opportunities within department and plan development opportunities for direct reports
- Lead special projects, department initiatives, and mentor cross functional teams
Collaborate with Stakeholders to Deliver Strategic Solutions
- Develop and maintain expertise in the assigned spend categories
- Implement processes to monitor stakeholder satisfaction with key suppliers
- Drive customer-centric approach to solving issues and representing Procurement
- Maintain close interaction with business partners to ensure category-related needs are addressed
- Manage conflict and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Provide advice to senior and executive management on strategic decisions related to the category
Interface with Customers, Procurement Business Partners, and Suppliers on Category Strategies
- Ensure customer category requirements met
- Communicate strategic sourcing goals, category management plans, initiatives and targets to customers
- Maintain relationships with supplier senior executives
- Initiate and sustain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
Ensure a Safe, Compliant, and Ethical Work Environment
- Maintain knowledge of and apply company safety, labor, and ethics policies
- Communicate requirements and expectations to leaders and external stakeholders
- Ensure execution of mandatory training for organization
- Identify and resolve and / or report potential safety, security, and labor issues
Candidate Profile:
You must have at least a bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of experience in strategic procurement and/ or semiconductor equipment related experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role. You must have good experience and/or knowledge in establishing procurement category strategy with a proven track record in effective total cost of ownership and good suppliers & stakeholders relationship management within a global manufacturing network. You should possess strong analytical and decision-making skills, with good business acumen. You must possess excellent communication & interpersonal skills with the ability to work at all levels. Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, especially in assembly & test is highly advantageous.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in semiconductor memory or related industries
- Familiarity with advanced packaging and test technologies
- Consistent track record in driving total cost of ownership, aligning & executing category strategy within company network, sourcing new sources
