Front End Procurement Supplier Development Manager, Materials

Micron Technology
Japan
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 4+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Negotiation","Analytical decision-making","Communication","Stakeholder management","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Lead the development and execution of short- and long-range procurement strategies to support Micron’s technology roadmap. Drive materials sourcing and selection events across technology development areas, including supplier negotiations, strategic pricing with cost modeling, and initial cost-structure discussions. Partner with cross-functional teams to align supplier capabilities roadmaps, manage supply chain risk for new sources, and coordinate forecasting and new supplier qualification to ensure quality, performance, and supply continuity.

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Micron Technology
Micron Technology
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Front End Procurement Supplier Development Manager, Materials

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Job Summary

Lead the development and execution of short- and long-range procurement strategies to support Micron’s technology roadmap. Drive materials sourcing and selection events across technology development areas, including supplier negotiations, strategic pricing with cost modeling, and initial cost-structure discussions. Partner with cross-functional teams to align supplier capabilities roadmaps, manage supply chain risk for new sources, and coordinate forecasting and new supplier qualification to ensure quality, performance, and supply continuity.
Location: Japan
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and implement materials sourcing and selection events supporting Micron technology development process areas.
  • •Conduct negotiations for evaluation samples and strategic pricing using should-cost modeling and other analytical techniques.
  • •Source and select suppliers to meet technical and cost requirements, including assessing commercial viability and supply chain risk.
  • •Initiate and negotiate contracts to completion for new suppliers, ensuring quality standards and supply continuity.
  • •Coordinate forecasting and support supplier qualification and alternate sourcing decision processes to identify second sources and maintain continuity.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, semiconductor-related process development, or a related field.
  • •4+ years of experience in process development engineering, materials science/development engineering, purchasing/procurement, supplier/partner relations, or supply chain.
  • •Strong technical and market knowledge of semiconductor materials.
  • •Pricing/negotiation experience and the ability to use analytical and data-driven decision making (including cost modeling).
  • •Experience working in engineering-category teams and coordinating with international sites and cross-functional stakeholders.
Experience:4+ yearsSemiconductor materialsProcess developmentProcurementSupply chainSupplier development
Education:Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Semiconductor-related process development (or related field)
Skills:NegotiationAnalytical decision-makingCommunicationStakeholder managementCross-functional collaboration
Tech Stack:Should cost modelingCost modelingDecision matrix

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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