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.JR50834 Indirect Regional Supplier Manager (Indirect Buyer)As an Indirect Regional Supplier Manager, you will own the development and implementation of category strategies and projects related but not limited to cost reduction initiatives, supply base optimization, and contract negotiation. This is accomplished through building and maintaining strategic supplier relationships to meet needs according to category strategies.Besides that, you will engage in supplier benchmarking analysis to formulate and lead and implement strategies to optimize cost, supply, and quality. Additional responsibilities include negotiating terms, conditions and pricing to leverage spend, leading and participating in department projects, serving as a primary contact for industry and regional supplier informationRole Responsibilities & TasksManage Supplier Relationship Regionally (in Malaysia)Act as primary point of contact for assigned suppliers in categoryPerform commercial supplier qualification activities to ensure the commercial development of strategic suppliersMaintain collaborative relationships with supplier(s) while effectively resolving supplier performance/capability issues to ensure alignment with company strategic directionEnsure suppliers align with Micron's code-of-conduct programs and corporate social responsibility initiativesCommunicate key supplier management updates and decisions to multiple levels in the organization including Executive LeadershipEnlist senior management, when appropriate, to help reinforce commitment and involvement from suppliersProvide the voice of the supply base to Micron and vice versaInvolve in MRO, construction, Tool Install / Hookup cost validation & benchmarking process.Identify and Implement Supplier-Related Savings LeversParticipate in supplier segmentation and strategic goal settingProvide market intelligence and category price trends to relevant internal collaborators on a strict scheduleUse should-cost models for assigned categories that are benchmarked and relevant to the global marketplaceServe as the center of knowledge for assigned category and share knowledge with key collaborators and members of the category teams to enable more effective planning, forecasting and executionDrive Negotiations with Suppliers for Sustaining PurchasesLead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions and renewals, renegotiation of prices, transfers, etc.Liaising with Category Sourcing Manager (where relevant) or lead sourcing events/RFQ process into bundled negotiationIncorporate savings targets and contract requirements into negotiationsDevelop a contract strategy for suppliers in assigned categories and build, negotiate, supervise and implement contracted terms and conditions Ensure Supplier Performance ManagementPartner with collaborators to build comprehensive view of supplier performanceCollect and relay site specific priorities to suppliersOwn and run overall Strategic Supplier relationships within the assigned categoriesCollaborate internally to drive and develop key performance measures/metrics for key regional Suppliers and supervise supplier performance against these expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvementLead in organizing and delivering on strategic supplier events, such as Quarterly Business Reviews, Annual Supplier Evaluations, and Executive Review MeetingsRequirementsBachelor/Masters Degree in Business, Business Administration/Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field of studyGood to have APICS, PMI, CPM, CPSM, or other related certification5 - 8 years experience inEngineering, Construction, Tool install / Hook up, Quantity Surveyor, Purchasing/Procurement,Supplier/Partner Relations/ Supply Chain
