Principal GSM

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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.

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a global leader in innovative memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, helping the world learn, communicate, and advance faster than ever.

As a Principal GSM within Micron's Capital Equipment Procurement organization, you will serve as a strategic leader responsible for shaping supplier and sourcing strategies that support Micron's long-term technology and manufacturing roadmap. You will drive commercial excellence, supply resilience, technology collaboration, and supplier innovation across critical capital equipment categories.

This role requires a highly influential leader who can navigate complex business challenges, engage executive stakeholders, and build strategic partnerships with key suppliers. The successful candidate combines deep commercial expertise, strong business acumen, and a digital-first mindset to accelerate business outcomes through AI-enabled tools, advanced analytics, and automation.

You will work closely with Technology Development, Manufacturing, Global Operations, Facilities, Engineering, Finance, and Executive Leadership teams to support Micron's growth, technology leadership, and operational excellence objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Category & Supplier Leadership

• Develop and execute global category strategies that support Micron's technology, manufacturing, and capacity roadmaps.
• Serve as the procurement subject matter expert and strategic advisor for assigned equipment categories.
• Lead supplier segmentation, governance, risk management, and executive engagement strategies.
• Drive long-term supply assurance, capacity planning, and business continuity initiatives.
• Identify emerging technologies, market trends, and supplier capabilities to support Micron's future growth and competitive advantage.

Commercial Excellence & Value Creation

• Lead complex commercial negotiations involving pricing, capacity commitments, technology collaboration, service agreements, and long-term strategic partnerships.
• Apply should-cost analysis, benchmarking, market intelligence, and financial modeling to improve capital efficiency and total cost of ownership.
• Deliver measurable value through cost reduction, productivity improvements, risk mitigation, and supply continuity initiatives.
• Evaluate supplier investments, business models, and financial health to support sourcing decisions and long-term partnerships.

Executive Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers and industry partners.
• Influence supplier roadmaps, technology development plans, and investment priorities to align with Micron's strategic objectives.
• Lead executive business reviews and drive supplier accountability in cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and risk performance.
• Represent Micron in strategic engagements with senior supplier leadership and industry forums.

AI-Enabled Procurement & Digital Transformation

• Leverage AI-powered tools, predictive analytics, and automation to improve decision quality, sourcing effectiveness, and business outcomes.
• Use data-driven insights to identify cost optimization opportunities, supply risks, market trends, and negotiation strategies.
• Champion digital transformation initiatives that simplify processes, improve efficiency, and enhance procurement effectiveness.
• Drive adoption of AI-enabled ways of working across procurement teams and supplier management processes.
• Promote responsible AI practices and continuous improvement within procurement operations.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with senior leaders across Technology Development, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to align sourcing strategies with business priorities.
• Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that require influence without direct authority.
• Mentor and coach team members while sharing procurement best practices, market intelligence, and industry insights.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, semiconductor manufacturing, capital equipment, engineering, or related industries.
• Demonstrated success leading strategic sourcing initiatives and managing executive-level supplier relationships.
• Strong commercial negotiation, analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to influence decisions across organizations, functions, and global regions.
• Experience managing complex supplier ecosystems and navigating dynamic business environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor capital equipment sourcing and supplier management experience.
• Experience supporting Technology Development, advanced packaging, process technology, or leading-edge semiconductor programs.
• Deep understanding of supplier cost structures, should-cost methodologies, and market intelligence tools.
• Proven capability to engage and influence supplier executives and senior internal stakeholders.
• Experience leveraging AI, analytics, automation, and digital tools to enhance procurement effectiveness.
• Strong executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• MBA, Master's degree, or equivalent advanced business experience is a plus.

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich lifefor 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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