Buyer

Higashi Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, Japan Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 8, 2025 Last posted July 8, 2025
Job description

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.

Do you have a passion in building a career in procurement? We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our global team dedicated to this function. 
As a Buyer, you will be the primary category point of contact for supplier interactions, performance management, and negotiations for the site.
In this role, you will work with partners to build comprehensive view of supplier performance for continued sourcing success.
You will participate and/or lead in the development and implementation of category strategies and projects related but not limited to cost reduction initiatives, supply base optimization, and pricing/contract negotiation.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead Site Supplier Performance and Relationships
  • Own procurement process for designated areas and accounts
  • Negotiate with suppliers to meet business needs
  • Support capital budgeting and cash flow management, and the execution of Global Procurement strategies
  • Handle cost saving initiatives and metric
  • Implement cost savings and process improvement programs
  • Have deep knowledge to serve as a consultant for procurement process and supplier issues.
  • Support site audits

Requirement:

  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
  • 2-3 years of relevant experience
  • Possesses good communication and negotiation Skill
  • Is a good collaborator, possesses growth mindset and critical thinking

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for 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.

To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact hrsupport_jp@micron.com

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.

AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.   

Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.

About this role

Summary

Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Job title

Buyer

Experience level

2-3 years

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Located in Higashi Hiroshima-shi, Japan; remote work not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

bachelors degreecommunicationnegotiationcollaborationcritical thinking

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

procurementnegotiationsupplier managementcost reductioncollaboration
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

On-site City