Senior Strategic Category Analyst Boise, Idaho, United States of America

## Senior Strategic Category AnalystBoise, Idaho, United States of America**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.Drive the analytics, data and information gathering vital to achieve the strategic objectives to ensure Micron meets current profitability objectives and achieves future cost-down aspirations. Lead cross-functional initiatives across category teams and collaborators with the category analysts. Develop and implement actionable insights that enable the category team to achieve business objectives. Analyze sophisticated business problems and issues using data from internal and external sources to provide insight to decision-makers. Develop and implement cost objectives and plans to achieve overall project cost targets. Monitor cost performance across key dimensions, including the overall project and critical areas. Provide oversite to team members to ensure data integrity and accessibility. Identify and analyze any cost irregularities, patterns and trends to locate influences. Lead external market intelligence analysis, problem-solving, benchmarking and solution development.The employer will accept one of the following: Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or a closely related field, plus two (2) years of experience in the job offered or in a related Senior Strategic Category Analyst role. OR Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or a closely related field, plus five (5) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a related Senior Strategic Category Analyst role.Position also requires experience in:1. Developing and implementing cost objectives and plans to achieve overall construction project cost targets;2. Analyzing construction categories using data from internal and external sources to provide insight to decision-makers;3. Monitoring cost performance across key dimensions, including the overall project and critical areas;4. Creating and implementing a framework for continuous improvement in cost analysis, ensuring competitive cost negotiations for Procurement Category teams;5. Identifying and analyzing any cost irregularities and trends;6. Collecting and analyzing financial data for construction related to procurement and supply chain operations to provide guidance for sourcing decisions; and7. Utilizing PowerBI and other data visualization tools to track procurement metrics, build dashboards and generate spendings and saving reports for internal stakeholders.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 is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.To learn about yourTo learn more about Micron, please visitFor US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport\View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io (select option #3)Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.AI alert**:** Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference. Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.Years of experience4-88+* Less than 2 years* 2 - 4 years* 4 - 8 years* 8+ yearsTop skillsCost ReductionContinuous ImprovementChange ManagementMicron uses an artificial intelligence ("AI") recruiting software provided by Eightfold AI to assist with and support its recruiting efforts. Before submitting your application to (the "Platform"), please review Micron’s to understand how your personal data is processed, as well as this Notice Related to Micron’s Use of the Eightfold AI Recruiting Software ("Notice"). You may also review Eightfold AI’s responsible AI Principles here: .Micron’s use of the Eightfold AI recruiting software in connection with your application may be subject to various AI-related laws and regulations:1. **U.S. State and Local Laws:** Depending on where you reside, the Platform may constitute a high-risk AI system that makes, or is a substantial factor in making, a consequential decision and/or an "automated employment decision tool," as those terms are defined by applicable U.S. law.2. **EU Artificial Intelligence Act ("EU AI Act"):** The EU AI Act classifies AI systems used in recruitment and employment decisions as "high-risk" under Annex III. The EU AI Act applies not only to deployers established in the EU, but also where AI outputs (such as matching scores or candidate rankings) are used by personnel located in the EU, or where the recruitment process relates to a position located in the EU (see below).For applications submitted through the Platform, Micron recruiters will use the assistance of the Eightfold AI recruiting software to identify your skills based on the information in your resume and other application materials, and to help assess how closely your skills match the defined requirements for open roles.While submitting your application through the Platform is not required, we encourage you to do so (as explained below).If you click "Submit" below:1. Micron will provide job recommendations to you, which will be displayed on the Platform.2. 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