Strategic Category Analyst

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.

Job Description

Micron's vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Join an inclusive team that is 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 Micron is pursuing.

The Global Procurement 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. 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 a Strategic Category Analyst at Micron Technology, you will be responsible for driving the analytics, data and information gathering necessary to achieve the strategic objectives. You will work with your team members and stakeholders across Micron's global sites, working collaboratively to lead profitability objectives and achieves future cost-down aspirations. You will collaborate with various sourcing and stakeholders. You will guide the team in monitoring key internal metrics, and evaluate category market conditions/trends, supply/demand challenges and other pertinent category dynamics. You will lead cross-functional initiatives across category teams and stakeholders with the category analysts. You will be responsible for developing and implementing actionable insights that enable the category team to achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Analytics, insights and benchmarking

• In-depth proficiency in Cost Savings, Spend Analytics, and overall Category Scorecards to leaders.

• Provide oversite to team members to ensure data integrity and accessibility and partner with IT, BI, Fin, Eng, Mfg

• Lead external market intelligence analysis, problem-solving, benchmarking and solution development.

• Evaluate data and information to identify opportunities and cost savings, and deliver recommendations to support the strategic direction

• Collect and use financial data for suppliers, and provide guidance for interpretation

Business Partnering

• Drive positive relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders to achieve business objectives

• Actively engage with procurement leadership and cross-functional business clients, working together to design and implement plans into tangible results

You are:

• Highly skilled in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and high comfort in working with numbers.

• Demonstrate strong communication in a structured, clear and influential way, with Stakeholders and Senior Leaders/Executives

• Having a global perspective and a positive attitude that is well-suited for working across different regions.

• Having an aptitude for business acumen, and data fluency, leveraging insights to make a data-driven decision.

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

• Collaborating with an inclusive approach across geographical and organizational cultures to achieve mutual success for Micron.

• Self-motivated, driven individual who is comfortable working in a global, fast-paced and dynamic environment

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or MBA in Business, Engineering, or Science from an accredited college/university

• Proficient in O365, Sharepoint, Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent.

• Proficient in written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Financial and/or other analytics software, SQL and VBA aptitude preferred

• Procurement, Category Management, Supply Chain background preferred

• Proven experience working effectively in a matrixed, global organization

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$77,000.00 - $167,000.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Additional compensation may include benefits, discretionary bonuses and equity.

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 micron.com/careers/benefits.

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, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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