Senior Global Frontend Capital Category Supplier Manager, Spares

Micron Technology
Japan
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Negotiation","Influence","Strategic thinking","Data-driven decision making","Stakeholder management"]

Develop and execute Spares and Services procurement category strategies, leading global initiatives that drive cost reduction, sourcing efficiency, and supply base optimization. Define scorecard metrics, monitor category compliance and contract adherence, and report outcomes to the Category Director. Act as primary supplier interface, manage supplier segmentation and partnerships, and use advanced analytics and AI to support digital transformation and data-driven decision making.

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Micron Technology
Micron Technology
3 months ago

Senior Global Frontend Capital Category Supplier Manager, Spares

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Job Summary

Develop and execute Spares and Services procurement category strategies, leading global initiatives that drive cost reduction, sourcing efficiency, and supply base optimization. Define scorecard metrics, monitor category compliance and contract adherence, and report outcomes to the Category Director. Act as primary supplier interface, manage supplier segmentation and partnerships, and use advanced analytics and AI to support digital transformation and data-driven decision making.
Location: Japan
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and execute Spares and Services category sourcing strategies in partnership with direct and cross-functional teams.
  • •Recommend spend-reduction and sourcing-efficiency targets, define cost savings and scorecard metrics, and monitor/report progress.
  • •Recommend resource levels across FE procurement categories and ensure compliance across risk, spend, quality, supplier segmentation, and management.
  • •Serve as primary point of contact for assigned suppliers/projects, perform supplier commercial qualification, and address performance/capability issues.
  • •Drive digital transformation using advanced analytics/AI and lead stakeholder collaboration to deliver strategic solutions and governance cadence.

Key Requirements

  • •7+ years of experience in procurement, material, and spares/services procurement (3+ years external required).
  • •Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects concurrently with minimal supervision.
  • •Proven ability to influence and negotiate effectively with strong impact and negotiation skills.
  • •Strong business acumen with ability to develop category strategies and perform market analysis.
  • •High data fluency and ability to use advanced analytics to drive decision-making.
Experience:7+ yearsProcurementSupply chainGlobal sourcingCategory managementE-procurement
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:NegotiationInfluenceStrategic thinkingData-driven decision makingStakeholder management
Languages:EnglishJapanese
Tech Stack:E-ProcurementArtificial intelligenceAdvanced analyticsData visualization

Company Brief

Micron Technology
Designs and manufactures semiconductor memory and storage solutions, including DRAM, NAND, and NOR flash, for computing, networking, mobile, and automotive markets worldwide.
Industry: Electronics Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Boise, United States
Founded: 1978
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