Intern - Category Supply Management

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.

The Global Procurement team is an integral engine to Micron's growth, delivering best-in-class total cost and supply chain resiliency through innovative predictive capabilities, risk analysis and a focus on sustainability and diversity. Join us and discover why Micron's Global Procurement team is the preferred destination to unleash your talent!

Role Overview

As a Category Supplier Management Intern, you will learn about developing a category strategy for run categories, validating strategies with Global and Regional Category Managers and the respective internal partners and stakeholders. You will assist with strategic sourcing initiatives, plan and complete negotiations using supplier and industry analysis, benchmark and cost management, including employing artificial intelligence for efficiency opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support category strategy development through market research, supplier analysis, and spend assessments for assigned procurement categories.
• Assist with strategic sourcing activities, including supplier evaluation, benchmarking, cost analysis, and negotiation preparation.
• Gather and analyze market intelligence, pricing trends, and supplier performance data to support procurement decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal partners and procurement professionals to find opportunities for cost savings, operational efficiencies, and supplier performance improvements.
• Explore and recommend opportunities to employ artificial intelligence and data-driven insights within procurement and category management processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience through internships, coursework, research projects, leadership activities, or other relevant experiences in procurement, supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Project Management, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with an expected graduation date after August 2026.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other business productivity tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, co-op, or project experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, operations, or business analytics.
• Experience analyzing data and developing insights using tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of procurement, supplier management, strategic sourcing, or supply chain concepts.
• Interest in applying artificial intelligence, automation, or digital technologies to business processes.
• Demonstrated leadership through academic projects, student organizations, volunteer activities, or work experience.