Director – Tool Install Procurement

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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 Us:

Micron is a global leader in memory solutions, groundbreaking transformative technology that shapes how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a history spanning over 40 years, Micron has been instrumental in major technological advancements, providing efficient memory and storage systems for diverse applications. As the world transitions to an economy where data drive value creation, Micron plays a pivotal role, with data becoming the new business currency, and memory and storage are strategic differentiators that redefine how we extract value from data, enriching lives globally and redefining society. Micron is also committed to sustainable development, focusing on employee health and safety, environmental quality, and community support.

Main Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director, Global Procurement, you will play a pivotal role and be responsible in leading procurement & sourcing efforts for major Tool Installation projects across North Asia. You will lead a dedicated team of procurement professionals, partnering with multiple collaborators, responsible for managing the procurement process for Tool Installation projects from start to finish, ensuring best in class. You will participate and actively lead these projects, including reporting to the senior leadership on its progress.

You will also lead the 4PL program management scope, driving an integrated operating model for tool install materials that connects demand forecasting, material planning, logistics coordination, supply assurance, inventory visibility, and supplier performance to ensure the right materials are available at the right place and time for safe, efficient, and uninterrupted project execution. Your primary deliverable is to ensure the greatest value of each major contract which requires but not limited to, strong sourcing (negotiating), contracting, supplier management skills.

Other Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning and Execution; Develop comprehensive procurement strategies aligned with the company's objectives. Plan and initiate new projects, including setting timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
  • Lead tendering and contract award for hundreds‑million‑dollar tool installation packages.
  • Define procurement strategies aligned to project milestones, cashflow, and risk profile.
  • Drive should‑cost, benchmarking, and market intelligence for major tool installation scopes.
• Performance Management; Establish & monitor performance metrics to identify and implement continual improvement opportunities
  • Own contract structure, EOT and VO strategy, and negotiation posture.
  • Ensure cost‑reduction, productivity, and recovery commitments are contractually enforceable, not “best‑endeavor”.
  • Partner with Legal, Finance, and Project teams to manage exposure, disputes, and compliance.
• Project Oversight and Management: Oversee multiple tool installation procurement projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets. Monitor project progress and implement adjustments as necessary. Drive objectives and creating a vision that delivers projects safely, cost effectively and in a timely manner
• Stakeholder Communication and Relationship Management; Collaborate with internal partners and stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions and coordinate approach to key strategic suppliers. Lead escalation resolution with GCs, key subcontractors, and external partners.

·       Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AI-powered tools, automation, and data analytics to improve productivity, enhance decision-making, manage risk, and drive operational excellence across procurement and project execution activities.

You Are:

• Possess a Bachelors’ Degree or above and at least 10 years of work experience in tool installation / construction and/or procurement specializing in tool installation
• An exceptional leader with a proven track record in tendering and contracting for mega scale projects (>$100M).
• Strong understanding of semiconductor fab tool installation processes, contractor management, and project execution is highly desirable.

• Experience in leading 4PL or integrated logistics programs is preferred and would be an advantage, particularly in demand forecasting, material planning, logistics coordination, inventory visibility, supply assurance, and supplier performance management.

• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive strategic initiatives in a highly organized and adaptable manner
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work & collaborate at all levels and able to influence senior stakeholders across engineering, finance, legal, and operations.
• Passionate about driving improvements and achieving operational excellence.
• The ability to form collaborative partnerships with internal and external partners.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.  We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.  Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.  Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.  For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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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