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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.
As the Spares / Services Procurement Manager, you will be developing the team responsible for FE Spares procurement tailspend supplier strategies and lead global initiatives. You will drive innovation and transformative category initiatives and implement use of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, systems and processes for the portfolio. You will be responsible for conveying corporate business initiatives, aligning & guiding the team toward Micron’s business objectives, and driving overall high performance within the team.
Team Leadership and Development : You will provide mentorship, guidance, and strategic direction to the team, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. Hiring, building up and onboarding the team for FE Spare organization. Besides strategic planning, key role of the manager includes setting up proper business process and working guidelines for end to end FE Tailspend management. In tailspend supplier tiers, there are 2000+ suppliers which requires expertise in data analytics and pathfinding for cost saving initiatives.
Roles of the team includes below -
Drive Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in FE Spares
- High levels of digital Dexterity to achieve Spares digital business transformation
- Enable savings opportunities through Data visualization and business intelligence
- Passionate about data / data-driven analysis
- Strong Business acumen / industry knowledge and connect leadership and stakeholder data needs
Manage Supplier Relationship
Alias with direct team members (Category supplier managers) to manage supplier relationship to reach Micron requirements.Perform commercial supplier qualification activities to ensure the commercial development of strategic suppliersMaintain collaborative relationships with supplier(s) while effectively resolving supplier performance / capability issues to ensure alignment with Micron’s strategic directionEnsure suppliers comply with Micron’s business ethics, code-of-conduct programs, and corporate safety policies and social responsibility initiativesCommunicate key supplier management updates and decisions to multiple levels in the organization including Executive LeadershipEnlist senior management, when appropriate, to help reinforce commitment and involvement from suppliersProvide the voice of the supply base to Micron and provide the voice of Micron to the supply baseInterface with Stakeholders, Partners, and Suppliers on Category Strategies
Initiate and sustain effective communication with stakeholders, partners and suppliers (top down)Share updates back to the Category Director and / or FE Capital Leadership Teams (bottom up)Drive buy in to global strategies and Escalate issues, offering options and recommendation for resolution as necessaryCommunicate strategic sourcing goals, category management plans, initiatives and targetsCollaborate with Stakeholders to Deliver Strategic Solutions
Initiate and sustain effective communication with stakeholders, partners and suppliersEscalate issues, offering options and recommendation for resolutionDevelop and maintain expertise in the assigned spend categories through relationships with Category Director, Category Supplier Managers, and Leaders / Team MembersImplement processes to monitor stakeholder satisfaction for key suppliersDrive proactive approach with Stakeholders when solving issues and representing ProcurementManage conflict and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholdersProvide advice to senior and executive management on strategic decisions related to the categoryEnd to End daily operation of tailspend procure to pay process
Purchase request managementAdministrative system update on price, inventory, part number