Front End Spares Category Supplier Manager

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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.

Front End Spares Category Supplier Manager :

Work with Spares suppliers for semiconductor front end tools to plan strategic sourcing initiatives for category. Recommend targets for spend reduction, sourcing efficiency, supplier management and supply base optimization. Define and deliver category cost savings and scorecard metric targets, monitor and report out progress to targets. This role is pivotal in supporting business operations, cost management, and operational efficiency goals.

Collaborate with Stakeholders to Deliver Strategic Solutions

• Initiate and sustain effective communication with stakeholders, partners and suppliers
• Escalate issues, offering options and recommendation for resolution
• Develop and maintain expertise in the assigned spend categories through relationships with Category Director, Category Supplier Managers, and Leaders / Team Members
• Implement processes to monitor stakeholder satisfaction for key suppliers
• Drive proactive approach with Stakeholders when solving issues and representing Procurement
• 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
• Act as primary point of contact for assigned suppliers and projects
• Perform commercial supplier qualification activities to ensure the commercial development of strategic suppliers
• Maintain collaborative relationships with supplier(s) while optimally resolving supplier performance / capability issues to ensure alignment with Micron’s strategic direction
• Ensure suppliers comply with Micron’s business ethics, code-of-conduct programs, and corporate safety policies and social responsibility initiatives
• Communicate key supplier management updates and decisions to multiple levels in the organization including Executive Leadership
• Enlist senior management, when appropriate, to help reinforce dedication and involvement from suppliers
• Provide the voice of the supply base to Micron and provide the voice of Micron to the supply base

Interface with Stakeholders, Partners, and Suppliers on Category Strategies