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As a Technology Development (TD) Materials Sourcing Manager at Micron Technology, Inc., you will be responsible for the development, alignment, and execution of short-range and long-range Procurement strategies which enable Micron’s technology roadmap requirements. 

In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of materials sourcing and selection events related to all technology development process areas. You will conduct negotiations for evaluation samples as well as strategic pricing using should cost modeling and other analytical techniques to drive the negotiation process. 

Partner with cross-functional teams to enable Micron to meet technology requirements by ensuring vendor materials capabilities roadmaps are aligned to support. This also includes negotiation for initial materials cost structure, ensuring quality standards, and continuity in supply chain.  

Role Responsibilities & Tasks 

Facilitate Technical Collaboration with Partners 

Understand technical market landscape and supplier capabilities and roadmaps 

Facilitate co-development activities, and technical roadmap collaboration with suppliers 

Coordinate with internal EHSS and vendor safety compliance 

Develop and Manage Materials Procurement Sourcing Strategies through partner input, communication, performance monitoring and execution 

Source and Select Suppliers to Meet Technical and Cost Requirements   

Align customers input and strategic sourcing goals 

Drive sourcing requirements and supplier selection through decision matrix in support of technology development, cost reduction, and quality improvement efforts    

Assess commercial viability of material suppliers 

Partner with customers to assess Supply Chain risk for new sources 

Provide material analysis to enable best sourcing decisions. Suppliers must meet the needs of Micron TD customers, including Total Cost of Ownership, quality, performance and supply continuity requirements 

Initiate and negotiate contracts to completion for new suppliers 

Understand new technology requirements and ensure supply is capable of meeting future requirements 

Coordinate Forecast Projections associated with new technology deployment 

Build and Maintain Strong Supplier and Business Relationships  

Interact with Micron and Supplier executives to ensure that Micron technology needs are understood.  

Ensure that the appropriate level of confidentiality is in use when interacting with suppliers regarding technical roadmap requirements 

Support Micron New Supplier Qualification Process 

Partner with customers to segment suppliers and setting strategic goals based on technical capabilities 

Lead the Organization through the Alternate Sourcing Decision Process 

Work with internal customers to define, build consensus and identify second source opportunities 

Ensure recommended alternate suppliers meet all Supply Chain Risk and Business Continuity criteria 

Education 

Required: 

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in one or more of the following: 

Chemical Engineering, Materials Science 

Semiconductor related process development 

Other related field of study 

Experience 

The following are examples of experience that is valuable to candidate to be successful in attaining this position 

Strong technical and market knowledge of semiconductor materials 

Working as part of a Category team in an engineering capacity 

Interactions with customers and a customer service orientation 

Collaborate with varied international sites and customer needs 

Work independently, in a small team environment and/or with a cross functional team 

Pricing Negotiation experience 

Proactive nature 

Strong analytical and data based decision making experience 

Excellent internal and external communication capabilities 

High level of capability to design, develop and present concepts and proposals to varied levels within the internal and external organization 

Qualifications 

4+ years of experience in one or more of the following: 

Process Development Engineering 

Materials Science / Development Engineering 

Purchasing/Procurement 

Supplier/Partner Relations 

Supply Chain  

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.  We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.  Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.  Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.  For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

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