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JR55218 Purchasing Manager

The Global Procurement team is an integral engine to Micron's growth, delivering best-in-class total cost and supply chain resiliency through cutting-ed predictive capabilities, risk analysis and a focus on sustainability and diversity. Our business goals are directly tied to the value we place on our team members - our greatest asset. We invest in our people through a skills-based learning and development model to create clear career pathways for development and career growth. We also strive to create an engaging and inclusive culture through building camaraderie and celebrating the diverse perspectives of all our global team members. Join us and discover why Micron's Global Procurement team is the preferred destination to unleash your talent!

As the Manager of FE Inbound Supply Management, you will provide leadership for building and implementing department strategies, processes, and policy through active oversight of your functional teams and projects, and collaboration on the development of balanced successful solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine supply requirements, develop and maintain supplier relationships, and successfully implement supply management strategies. Your exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills will be crucial in driving operational excellence and optimizing inventory management.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead a team dedicated to providing on-time delivery, minimizing waste, leading continuous improvements through effective and efficient global parts & materials inventory management, and building resilience against disruptions.

* Develop, mentor and lead team members. Provide a work environment that empowers employees to creatively improve their work environment, instills a sense of ownership in Micron, and supports team engagement.

* Collaborate with cross functional teams, procurement partners, and suppliers on global supply fulfillment and inventory management strategies.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring on-time delivery and stocking strategies are met.

* Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize inventory management and reduce costs.

* Develop and implement robust processes and systems to ensure efficient operations.

You are:

* Passionate about leading and inspiring others to reach their full potential.

* Agile in adopting new tools and ways of working towards continuous improvement to better business outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills:

* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.

* Proven experience in Purchasing/Procurement or Supply Chain is preferred, preferably in a high-tech manufacturing industry.

* Professional Procurement Certification (ISM, APICS, etc) is preferred.

* Excellent communication in Japanese/English and collaboration abilities.

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® and Crucial® 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.

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