Micron
Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Category Sourcing Manager
Micron, San Jose, California, United States, 95123
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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.
Micron's Global Procurement team is seeking a dedicated EDA Category Sourcing Manager to join our San Jose, CA, USA team. In this role, you will influence our product design flow and business success by crafting our procurement strategy for (EDA) tools. Our team is an integral engine to Micron’s growth, delivering best-in-class total cost and supply chain resiliency through cutting-edge predictive capabilities, risk analysis and a focus on sustainability and diversity.
As the EDA Sourcing Manager, you will take charge of developing the procurement strategy for EDA suppliers. This will involve validating strategies with Global and Regional Category Managers, as well as collaborating with internal partners and customers. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, plan and implement negotiations using supplier and industry analysis, benchmarking, and cost management. By effectively managing the category strategy, you will also establish positive relationships with internal partners, striving for outstanding performance in terms of cost, supply, and resilience.
Key ResponsibilitiesCategory Management & Strategic Sourcing
Develop deep knowledge of the EDA ecosystem relevant to Micron’s design flow and understand the strengths and weaknesses of suppliers’ EDA products.
Implement processes to monitor collaborator happiness with key suppliers and drive continuous improvement.
Recommend metrics and targets to improve value, including ongoing cost savings, spend reduction, purchasing efficiency, and supplier management.
Analyze sourcing trends and make informed recommendations for assigned categories.
Participate in supplier segmentation and strategic goal setting.
Cost Management & Analysis
Identify and evaluate category-specific savings and revenue opportunities.
Drive category savings and revenue targets, and develop scorecard metrics.
Provide market intelligence and insights on category price trends to relevant internal collaborators.
Use should-cost models for assigned categories that are benchmarked and relevant to the global marketplace.
Negotiation
Lead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions, renewals, price renegotiations, and transfers.
Lead sourcing events and the RFQ process into bundled negotiations.
Incorporate savings targets and contract requirements into negotiations.
Develop a comprehensive contract strategy for suppliers in assigned categories and build, negotiate, monitor, and enforce contract terms and conditions.
Conduct strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and cost management using supplier and industry analysis.
Business Partnering
Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions.
Develop and maintain expertise in assigned spend categories by building relationships with key collaborators.
Drive a customer-centric approach to solving issues and representing Procurement.
Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships to improve cost-effectiveness, supply chain efficiency, and resilience.
Requirements
Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in roles such as Design/Design Support, Test, Wafer Fab Production, or Category Supplier/Sourcing Manager in a related category.
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering.
Strong negotiating and analytical skills.
Outstanding communication skills and the ability to effectively manage relationships with various individuals involved.
EDA category sourcing or EDA-related technical experience is a plus.
Join Micron's Global Procurement team and be part of an ambitious journey to deliver world-class procurement solutions! Your expertise will help us compete and thrive in an ever-evolving industry, driving flawless execution and outstanding outcomes. Are you ready for these challenges?
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all
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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.
Micron's Global Procurement team is seeking a dedicated EDA Category Sourcing Manager to join our San Jose, CA, USA team. In this role, you will influence our product design flow and business success by crafting our procurement strategy for (EDA) tools. Our team is an integral engine to Micron’s growth, delivering best-in-class total cost and supply chain resiliency through cutting-edge predictive capabilities, risk analysis and a focus on sustainability and diversity.
As the EDA Sourcing Manager, you will take charge of developing the procurement strategy for EDA suppliers. This will involve validating strategies with Global and Regional Category Managers, as well as collaborating with internal partners and customers. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, plan and implement negotiations using supplier and industry analysis, benchmarking, and cost management. By effectively managing the category strategy, you will also establish positive relationships with internal partners, striving for outstanding performance in terms of cost, supply, and resilience.
Key ResponsibilitiesCategory Management & Strategic Sourcing
Develop deep knowledge of the EDA ecosystem relevant to Micron’s design flow and understand the strengths and weaknesses of suppliers’ EDA products.
Implement processes to monitor collaborator happiness with key suppliers and drive continuous improvement.
Recommend metrics and targets to improve value, including ongoing cost savings, spend reduction, purchasing efficiency, and supplier management.
Analyze sourcing trends and make informed recommendations for assigned categories.
Participate in supplier segmentation and strategic goal setting.
Cost Management & Analysis
Identify and evaluate category-specific savings and revenue opportunities.
Drive category savings and revenue targets, and develop scorecard metrics.
Provide market intelligence and insights on category price trends to relevant internal collaborators.
Use should-cost models for assigned categories that are benchmarked and relevant to the global marketplace.
Negotiation
Lead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions, renewals, price renegotiations, and transfers.
Lead sourcing events and the RFQ process into bundled negotiations.
Incorporate savings targets and contract requirements into negotiations.
Develop a comprehensive contract strategy for suppliers in assigned categories and build, negotiate, monitor, and enforce contract terms and conditions.
Conduct strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and cost management using supplier and industry analysis.
Business Partnering
Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions.
Develop and maintain expertise in assigned spend categories by building relationships with key collaborators.
Drive a customer-centric approach to solving issues and representing Procurement.
Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships to improve cost-effectiveness, supply chain efficiency, and resilience.
Requirements
Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in roles such as Design/Design Support, Test, Wafer Fab Production, or Category Supplier/Sourcing Manager in a related category.
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering.
Strong negotiating and analytical skills.
Outstanding communication skills and the ability to effectively manage relationships with various individuals involved.
EDA category sourcing or EDA-related technical experience is a plus.
Join Micron's Global Procurement team and be part of an ambitious journey to deliver world-class procurement solutions! Your expertise will help us compete and thrive in an ever-evolving industry, driving flawless execution and outstanding outcomes. Are you ready for these challenges?
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