FE Materials Global Sourcing Manager Tokyo, Japan
Micron Technology, Inc, Boise, ID, United States
## FE Materials Global Sourcing ManagerTokyo, Japan**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.**About Micron Technology, Inc.**We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life *for all*. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron(R) and Crucial(R) brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.
To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact hrsupport\_japan@micron.comMicron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.AI alert**:** Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.The Global Procurement team plays a crucial role in Micron’s growth. It brings predictive capabilities and risk analysis to the table. The team is dedicated to sustainability and supplier diversity. This results in outstanding total cost and supply chain resiliency. The team invests in people through a skills‐based development model that supports clear career pathways and fosters an engaging, inclusive culture. Global Procurement is known for camaraderie, collaboration, and celebrating diverse global perspectives—making it a world-class destination for talent development.## ## Welcome! As the Global Supplier Manager (GSM) plays a pivotal role in coordinating major strategic suppliers that support Micron’s outstanding memory and storage solutions. In this role, you will collaborate across categories and internal partners to ensure supplier performance, drive cost and quality optimization, and enable resilient supply strategies. Your work directly influences Micron’s ability to deliver innovative, reliable products at scale.## ## **Responsibilities*** Handle the commercial development and qualification of strategic suppliers;and participate in supplier quality audits.* Lead cross‐category and company‐level supplier customer concerns, providing issue resolution and support.* Serve as the primary knowledge center for assigned suppliers, enabling effective planning, forecasting, and execution.* Partner with category teams and collaborators to evaluate and communicate supplier performance.* Provide updates and recommendations to leadership, including at the executive level.* Identify and carry out cost‐saving and revenue‐enhancing opportunities across categories.* Lead and/or support sourcing events, RFQs, contract negotiations, and renewal strategies.* This role will identify automation opportunities and develop scalable AI solutions that become building blocks for future projects.## ## **Minimum Qualifications*** Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement processes.* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.* Demonstrated experience in category management and strategic sourcing.* Strong negotiation and analytical skills with the ability to drive cost‐management outcomes.* Effective communication skills for engaging and influencing diverse collaborators.* Advanced understanding of material cost structure and cost analysis methodologies.## ## **Preferred Qualifications*** Experience handling large strategic suppliers or global supply portfolios.* Proven ability to lead cross‐functional negotiations and bundled sourcing events.* Familiarity with should‐cost modeling and market‐intelligence frameworks.* Success driving savings, revenue impact, or scorecard metric improvements.* Ability to build and complete supplier contract strategies, including performance monitoring.* Strong relationship‐building skills and a customer‐centric approach to issue resolution.* Experience collaborating with global category directors, managers, and supplier managers.* Hands-on experience applying AI/ML tools. Deep research or model-training expertise is helpful,.Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.Years of experience4-88+* Less than 2 years* 2 - 4 years* 4 - 8 years* 8+ yearsTop skillsCategory ManagementMicron uses an artificial intelligence ("AI") recruiting software provided by Eightfold AI to assist with and support its recruiting efforts. Before submitting your application to
(the "Platform"), please review Micron’s
to understand how your personal data is processed, as well as this Notice Related to Micron’s Use of the Eightfold AI Recruiting Software ("Notice"). You may also review Eightfold AI’s responsible AI Principles here: .Micron’s use of the Eightfold AI recruiting software in connection with your application may be subject to various AI-related laws and regulations:1. **U.S. State and Local Laws:** Depending on where you reside, the Platform may constitute a high-risk AI system that makes, or is a substantial factor in making, a consequential decision and/or an "automated employment decision tool," as those terms are defined by applicable U.S. law.2. **EU Artificial Intelligence Act ("EU AI Act"):** The EU AI Act classifies AI systems used in recruitment and employment decisions as "high-risk" under Annex III. The EU AI Act applies not only to deployers established in the EU, but also where AI outputs (such as matching scores or candidate rankings) are used by personnel located in the EU, or where the recruitment process relates to a position located in the EU (see below).For applications submitted through the Platform, Micron recruiters will use the assistance of the Eightfold AI recruiting software to identify your skills based on the information in your resume and other application materials, and to help assess how closely your skills match the defined requirements for open roles.While submitting your application through the Platform is not required, we encourage you to do so (as explained below).If you click "Submit" below:1. Micron will provide
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To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact hrsupport\_japan@micron.comMicron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.AI alert**:** Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.The Global Procurement team plays a crucial role in Micron’s growth. It brings predictive capabilities and risk analysis to the table. The team is dedicated to sustainability and supplier diversity. This results in outstanding total cost and supply chain resiliency. The team invests in people through a skills‐based development model that supports clear career pathways and fosters an engaging, inclusive culture. Global Procurement is known for camaraderie, collaboration, and celebrating diverse global perspectives—making it a world-class destination for talent development.## ## Welcome! As the Global Supplier Manager (GSM) plays a pivotal role in coordinating major strategic suppliers that support Micron’s outstanding memory and storage solutions. In this role, you will collaborate across categories and internal partners to ensure supplier performance, drive cost and quality optimization, and enable resilient supply strategies. Your work directly influences Micron’s ability to deliver innovative, reliable products at scale.## ## **Responsibilities*** Handle the commercial development and qualification of strategic suppliers;and participate in supplier quality audits.* Lead cross‐category and company‐level supplier customer concerns, providing issue resolution and support.* Serve as the primary knowledge center for assigned suppliers, enabling effective planning, forecasting, and execution.* Partner with category teams and collaborators to evaluate and communicate supplier performance.* Provide updates and recommendations to leadership, including at the executive level.* Identify and carry out cost‐saving and revenue‐enhancing opportunities across categories.* Lead and/or support sourcing events, RFQs, contract negotiations, and renewal strategies.* This role will identify automation opportunities and develop scalable AI solutions that become building blocks for future projects.## ## **Minimum Qualifications*** Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement processes.* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.* Demonstrated experience in category management and strategic sourcing.* Strong negotiation and analytical skills with the ability to drive cost‐management outcomes.* Effective communication skills for engaging and influencing diverse collaborators.* Advanced understanding of material cost structure and cost analysis methodologies.## ## **Preferred Qualifications*** Experience handling large strategic suppliers or global supply portfolios.* Proven ability to lead cross‐functional negotiations and bundled sourcing events.* Familiarity with should‐cost modeling and market‐intelligence frameworks.* Success driving savings, revenue impact, or scorecard metric improvements.* Ability to build and complete supplier contract strategies, including performance monitoring.* Strong relationship‐building skills and a customer‐centric approach to issue resolution.* Experience collaborating with global category directors, managers, and supplier managers.* Hands-on experience applying AI/ML tools. Deep research or model-training expertise is helpful,.Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.Years of experience4-88+* Less than 2 years* 2 - 4 years* 4 - 8 years* 8+ yearsTop skillsCategory ManagementMicron uses an artificial intelligence ("AI") recruiting software provided by Eightfold AI to assist with and support its recruiting efforts. Before submitting your application to
(the "Platform"), please review Micron’s
to understand how your personal data is processed, as well as this Notice Related to Micron’s Use of the Eightfold AI Recruiting Software ("Notice"). You may also review Eightfold AI’s responsible AI Principles here: .Micron’s use of the Eightfold AI recruiting software in connection with your application may be subject to various AI-related laws and regulations:1. **U.S. State and Local Laws:** Depending on where you reside, the Platform may constitute a high-risk AI system that makes, or is a substantial factor in making, a consequential decision and/or an "automated employment decision tool," as those terms are defined by applicable U.S. law.2. **EU Artificial Intelligence Act ("EU AI Act"):** The EU AI Act classifies AI systems used in recruitment and employment decisions as "high-risk" under Annex III. The EU AI Act applies not only to deployers established in the EU, but also where AI outputs (such as matching scores or candidate rankings) are used by personnel located in the EU, or where the recruitment process relates to a position located in the EU (see below).For applications submitted through the Platform, Micron recruiters will use the assistance of the Eightfold AI recruiting software to identify your skills based on the information in your resume and other application materials, and to help assess how closely your skills match the defined requirements for open roles.While submitting your application through the Platform is not required, we encourage you to do so (as explained below).If you click "Submit" below:1. Micron will provide
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