Senior Advanced Packaging Material Category Supplier Manager (HBM)

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.The Global Procurement team is central to Micron’s growth, delivering powerful cost management and supply chain resiliency. We apply pioneering predictive capabilities and risk assessment with a strong focus on sustainability and diversity. Our business goals align with the importance we place on our team members – our greatest asset. We invest in people through a skill-based learning and development model to establish clear career paths. We also promote an engaging and inclusive culture by building camaraderie and recognizing diverse perspectives among all our distributed team members. Join us to discover why Micron’s Global Procurement team is the preferred place to advance your talent!Serving as Senior Category Supplier Manager for Advanced Packaging Material at Micron, you will gain a remarkable chance to lead a major strategic supplier or group of suppliers. You will contribute to Micron’s world-class memory and storage products. Your role includes collaborating with colleagues from multiple categories to maintain superior supplier support for goods and services. You will also partner internally to define and track crucial performance metrics. Your expertise will play a key role in directing supplier approaches to optimize cost, supply, and quality.ResponsibilitiesGlobal Category Strategy & Market Leadership: Own and establish global category strategies for Advanced Packaging Material to foster innovation in solutions for HBM and wafer-level packaging technology.Lead market intelligence, including supplier landscape & capability mapping, technology roadmaps & inflection points, pricing models, and long-term cost curves.Develop dual-source/alternate-source strategies and supply base optimization to mitigate concentration and continuity risks.Executive-Level Supplier Relationship Management: Act as Micron’s primary commercial lead for strategic material suppliers, executive reviews, and blocking issue governance with supplier executives.Drive alignment on capacity commitments, technology enablement, and long-term partnership frameworks.Commercial Negotiation & Contracting: Lead sourcing events/RFQ process into bundled negotiation; lead negotiations for contract extensions and renewals, renegotiation of prices, transfers, etc.Apply should-cost, total cost of ownership (TCO), and global benchmarking models to negotiations.Own strategy, governance, and renegotiations as market or capacity conditions shift.Cost, Value & Business Impact Ownership: Deliver repeatable cost and efficiency impact across Advanced Packaging manufacturing processes and solutions.Drive multi-year savings roadmaps: Cross-Functional Business Partnering: Establish a positive relationship with TD, Central Engineering, Operations, Planning, and Finance.Influence sourcing strategies and technology readiness from a commercial and risk perspective.Serve as Procurement subject matter expert and inspiring leader, crafting decisions beyond traditional buying.Leadership as Individual Contributor: Operate as a role model Senior/Principal IC, setting standards for critical thinking, executive communication, and data-driven decision making.Lead complex global initiatives without direct people management.AI Relevant Job Responsibilities: Integrate AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising good judgment and aligning with organizational standards and legal requirements.Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled improvements within one’s scope of work.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business, or equivalent professional experience5+ years in Procurement, Engineering, or Category ManagementProven experience in global negotiations and category leadership.Demonstrated relationship management skills, including navigating the organization, influencing decisions, and aligning with collaboratorsDemonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with a forward-thinking approachStrong project management skills with the ability to lead or complete assigned tasksProficient with Microsoft Office Suite applicationsPreferred QualificationsSemiconductor background in Engineering, Supply Chain, or BusinessDemonstrated ability to apply baseline digital proficiency and appropriate AI literacy. Use AI-enabled tools responsibly and efficiently for research, analysis, and content creation. Apply them also for problem-solving, operational tasks, and achieving business goals.Strong executive presence; comfortable engaging SVP/CEO-level supplier leadership.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.Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. 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