Staff/Principal Capital Supplier Manager

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing. A Principal Capital Supplier Manager is a global, senior individual‑contributor role accountable for end‑to‑end commercial ownership of one or more critical capital equipment categories and strategic suppliers. The role drives cost competitiveness, supply resilience, category strategy, and executive‑level supplier engagement for Micron’s manufacturing network. 1. Global Category Strategy & Market Leadership - Own and define global category strategies for capital equipment (e.g., Etch, Wet Process, CMP, Deposition, Implant, Fab Support, Photo, Metrology). - Lead market intelligence, including: Supplier landscape & capability mapping, Technology roadmaps & inflection points, Pricing models and long‑term cost curves. - Shape dual‑source / alternate‑source strategies and supply base optimization to mitigate concentration and continuity risks.   2. Executive‑Level Supplier Relationship Management - Act as Micron’s primary commercial lead for strategic capital suppliers, executive reviews, and escalation governance with supplier executives. - Drive alignment on Capacity commitments, Technology enablement and Long‑term partnership frameworks.   3. Complex Commercial Negotiation & Contracting - Lead high‑stakes, multi‑year global negotiations, including: Tool pricing & framework agreements, Volume leverage & node‑based cost downs, Service, spares, and lifecycle cost structures. - 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. 4. Cost, Value & Business Impact Ownership - Deliver repeatable cost and productivity impact across: Capex and Tool productivity and uptime levers. - Drive multi‑year savings roadmaps. 5. Cross‑Functional Business Partnering - Partner tightly with TD, OCT, Fab Engineering and Operations, Planning and Finance. - Influence sourcing strategies, and technology gate readiness from a commercial and risk perspective. - Serve as Procurement subject matter expert and thought leader, shaping decisions beyond traditional buying. 6. Leadership as Individual Contributor - Operate as a role model Principal IC, setting standards for Strategic thinking Executive communication and Data‑driven decision making. - Mentor Staff and Senior CSMs on Negotiation strategy, Market intelligence and Supplier engagement maturity. - Lead complex global initiatives without direct people management. Qualifications & Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business - 5+ years in Capital Procurement, Engineering, or Category Management (semiconductor preferred). - Deep domain expertise in capital equipment economics and supplier behavior. - Demonstrated success in global negotiations and category leadership. - Strong executive presence; comfortable engaging SVP/CEO‑level supplier leadership. • Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements. • Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business. - 5+ years in Capital Procurement, Engineering, or Category Management (semiconductor preferred). - Deep domain expertise in capital