Indirect Regional Supplier Manager

**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. **Responsibilities and Tasks** - Manage Supplier Relationship - Act as primary point of contact for assigned suppliers in category - Perform commercial supplier qualification activities to ensure the commercial development of strategic suppliers - Ensure suppliers comply with Micron’s code-of-conduct programs and corporate social responsibility initiatives - Provide market intelligence and category price trends to relevant internal stakeholders on a disciplined schedule - Utilize cost analysis and models for assigned categories that are benchmarked and relevant to the regional marketplace - Serve as the center of knowledge for assigned category and share knowledge with key internal stakeholders and members of the category teams to enable more effective planning, forecasting and execution - Lead or participate in negotiations with suppliers for contract extensions and renewals, renegotiation of prices, transfers, etc. - Coordinate with Micron Global Category Supplier Manager (where relevant) or lead sourcing events/RFQ process into bundled negotiation - Incorporate savings targets and contract requirements into negotiations with suppliers - Develop a contract strategy for suppliers in assigned categories and create, negotiate monitor, and enforce contracted terms and conditions - Maintain a target focused mindset to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders/suppliers - Partner with internal stakeholders to build comprehensive view of supplier performance - Lead in organizing and delivering on strategic supplier events, such as Quarterly Business Reviews, Annual Supplier Evaluations, and Executive Review Meetings The involvement in any type of sales agreements or the execution of sales contracts is prohibited. The role also does not carry the authority to make definitive decisions regarding sales contracts with customers/distributors, be it their conclusion or termination. Furthermore, the role is not designed to involve any participation in pricing negotiations or the authorization of sales contracts with customers/distributors, or any other activity related to sales agreements. These activities fall beyond the permissible duties of the position and are not allowed for this position. **EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE** - Bachelor’s Degree or higher, preferred - Ability to work well in a high-pace dynamic environment with mínimal supervision - Strong problem solving and project management skills - 5+ years experience in strategic sourcing - Experience in contract redlining/reviewing (including Service Agreements, Statements of Work, Software licensing) - Strong analytical skills, high level of accuracy and attention to detail "The specified role does not encompass the following responsibilities: Finalization of sales agreements or the execution of sales contracts is prohibited. The role also does not carry the authority to make definitive decisions regarding contracts, be it their conclusion or termination. Furthermore, the role is not designed to involve participation in pricing negotiations or the authorization of contracts. These activities fall beyond the permissible duties of the position." Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.