FE CAPITAL SUPPLIER MANAGER

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  Site Capital Supplier Manager you will be the primary category point of contact for supplier interactions, performance management, and negotiations. In this role, you will partner with internal stakeholders to build comprehensive view of supplier performance for continued sourcing success. You will be responsible for execution of category strategies and projects related but not limited to cost reduction initiatives, supply base optimization, and contract negotiation. This is accomplished through building and maintaining strategic supplier relationships to meet needs according to category strategies.In this role, you will engage in supplier benchmarking analysis to formulate, lead and execute  projects to optimize cost, supply, and quality. Additional responsibilities include negotiating terms, conditions and pricing to leverage spend, leading and participating in department projects, serving as a primary contact for industry and supplier information, and acting as a procurement resource for other members within the organization.This position also requires that you serve as the primary point of contact for resolving critical supplier issues and coordinate internal communication. You will also collect, consolidate and present site data and feedback for supplier quarterly business reviews.Role Responsibility & TasksManage Supplier Relationship Act as primary point of contact for site suppliersPerform commercial supplier qualification activities to ensure the commercial development of strategic suppliersMaintain collaborative relationships with supplier(s) while resolving supplier performance/capability issuesEnsure suppliers comply with Micron's code-of-conduct programs and corporate social responsibility initiativesCommunicate key supplier management updates and decisions to multiple levels in the organizationProvide the voice of the supply base to Micron and provide the voice of Micron to the supply baseIdentify and Implement Supplier-Related Savings LeversUtilize data and should-cost models to drive cost improvementServe as the subject matter expert for site suppliers sharing knowledge with key stakeholdersDrive Negotiations with Suppliers for Sustaining PurchasesLead or participate in negotiations for contract  extensions and renewalsCoordinate with Category Sourcing Manager on global negotiations or lead site sourcing events / RFQ process.Develop a contract strategy for site suppliers and create, negotiate, monitor and enforce contracted terms and conditionsExecute and manage the purchase of goods and services in accordance with negotiated terms and conditions. Maintain system records to enable inventory replenishment and support automated ordering processes.Ensure Supplier Performance ManagementPartner with the Category team and other sites to build comprehensive view of supplier performanceCollect and relay site- specific priorities to suppliersCollaborate internally to drive and develop key performance measures/metrics for Strategic Suppliers and monitor supplier performance against these expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvementLead in organizing and delivering on strategic supplier events, such as Quarterly Business ReviewsCompetenciesPrice of Entry – Must have at point of hireTeamworkJob Essential – Critical to role; can be developed over time or may have at point of hireNegotiatingPlanningProcess ManagementBusiness AcumenDecision QualityProblem SolvingGlobal Focus Area – Characteristics required for being successful in the global settingCross-Cultural ResourcefulnessSkillsThe following are the key functional skills supporting the success of the Site Capital Supplier Manager role.Data AnalyticsContinuous ImprovementSystems and ToolsSupplier ManagementConsensus BuildingOral / Written CommunicationGoal Setting and ExecutionMultitaskingProject ManagementCost AnalysisCurrent State AnalysisSupplier Performance ManagementEducationRequired:Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience:• Business• Business Administration/Management• Engineering• Supply Chain Management• Related field of studyDesired:Master’s Degree or equivalent experience:• Business• Business Administration/Management• Related field of studyCertificate:• Professional Procurement Certification (ISM, APICS, other)• Related field of studyExperiencesThe following are examples of experiences to help prepare a team member for the Site Capital Supplier Manager role.Strong communication skills and the ability to be a persuasive advocateExperience as change agent that seeks out and advocates new and innovative solutions to meet the business needsCollaboration skills with peers in global category and stakeholder teamsAble to work independently or with a cross functional teamDemonstrated relationship management skills, including to navigate the organization, influence decisions and align with stakeholdersDemonstrated analytical and problem solving skills with a forward-thinking approachStrong project management skills with the ability to lead or execute assigned tasksProficient with Microsoft Office Suite applicationsQualifications1-5 years’ experience in any of the following:EngineeringPurchasing/ProcurementSupplier/Partner RelationsSupply ChainAbout Micron Technology, Inc.We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data