Principal GSM - Capital Equipment Procurement

About the role

Micron Technology, a global leader in memory and storage solutions, is hiring a Principal GSM within its Capital Equipment Procurement organization. The role is a strategic leadership position shaping supplier and sourcing strategies that support Micron's long-term technology and manufacturing roadmap, driving commercial excellence, supply resilience, technology collaboration and supplier innovation across critical capital equipment categories. It works closely with Technology Development, Manufacturing, Global Operations, Facilities, Engineering, Finance and Executive Leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category strategies and act as procurement subject matter expert and strategic advisor for assigned equipment categories
• Lead supplier segmentation, governance, risk management and executive engagement; drive supply assurance, capacity planning and business continuity
• Negotiate pricing, capacity commitments, technology collaboration and service agreements, applying should-cost analysis, benchmarking and financial modeling
• Evaluate supplier investments, business models and financial health to support sourcing decisions
• Build executive-level supplier relationships, lead business reviews and represent Micron in strategic engagements with senior supplier leadership
• Leverage AI tools, predictive analytics and automation to improve decision quality and champion digital transformation in procurement
• Partner with senior leaders across Technology Development, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations and Finance, and mentor team members

Required profile

• 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 fields
• Demonstrated success leading strategic sourcing and managing executive-level supplier relationships
• Preferred: semiconductor capital equipment sourcing experience, experience with Technology Development, advanced packaging or process technology programs, and an MBA or equivalent advanced business experience

Required skills

• Strong commercial negotiation, analytical, financial and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence decisions across organizations, functions and global regions
• Experience managing complex supplier ecosystems
• Preferred: knowledge of supplier cost structures, should-cost methodologies and market intelligence tools, and experience with AI, analytics and automation in procurement