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Buyer roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and administers sponsorship while your host employer manages day-to-day procurement work.
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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 team this summer 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.
As a Direct Materials Buyer Intern, you will be responsible for validating strategies with Global and Regional Category Managers/s and the respective internal partners and customers. You will be conducting strategic sourcing initiatives, plan and implement negotiations using supplier and industry analysis, benchmark and cost management. Through management of the category strategy, you will also be building trusted partnerships with internal customers, driving best-in-class, cost, supply and resilience.
Responsibilities:
- Category Management & Strategic Sourcing: Implement processes to monitor stakeholder satisfaction with key suppliers. Recommend targets to enhance value such as high revenue, spend reduction, purchasing efficiency, customer services and supplier management. Analyze sourcing trends and make recommendations for assigned categories. Participate in supplier segmentation and strategic goal-setting. Develop category strategies for managed categories and validate strategies with Global and Regional Category Managers/s and internal partners.
- Cost Management & Analysis: Identify and evaluate category-specific savings/revenue levers. Drive category savings/revenue and scorecard metric targets. Provide market intelligence and category price trends to relevant internal stakeholders. Apply should-cost models for assigned categories that are benchmarked and relevant to the global marketplace.
- Negotiation: Lead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions and renewals, renegotiation of prices, transfers, etc. Lead sourcing events/RFQ process into bundled negotiation. Incorporate savings targets and contract requirements into negotiations. Develop a contract strategy for suppliers in assigned categories and create, negotiate, monitor and enforce contracted terms and conditions. Conduct strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and cost management using supplier and industry analysis.
- Business Partnering: Collaborate with Team members to Deliver Strategic Solutions. Develop and maintain expertise in the assigned spend categories through relationships with key customers. Drive customer-centric approach to solving issues and representing Procurement. Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships to enhance cost-effectiveness, supply chain efficiency, and resilience.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management.
- Cannot graduate prior to September 2026.
- Strong negotiating and analytical skills.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to effectively manage relationships with various individuals involved.
- Comfortable working with data and learning new tools.
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.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).
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.
INTRODUCTION
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 team this summer 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.
As a Direct Materials Buyer Intern, you will be responsible for validating strategies with Global and Regional Category Managers/s and the respective internal partners and customers. You will be conducting strategic sourcing initiatives, plan and implement negotiations using supplier and industry analysis, benchmark and cost management. Through management of the category strategy, you will also be building trusted partnerships with internal customers, driving best-in-class, cost, supply and resilience.
Responsibilities:
- Category Management & Strategic Sourcing: Implement processes to monitor stakeholder satisfaction with key suppliers. Recommend targets to enhance value such as high revenue, spend reduction, purchasing efficiency, customer services and supplier management. Analyze sourcing trends and make recommendations for assigned categories. Participate in supplier segmentation and strategic goal-setting. Develop category strategies for managed categories and validate strategies with Global and Regional Category Managers/s and internal partners.
- Cost Management & Analysis: Identify and evaluate category-specific savings/revenue levers. Drive category savings/revenue and scorecard metric targets. Provide market intelligence and category price trends to relevant internal stakeholders. Apply should-cost models for assigned categories that are benchmarked and relevant to the global marketplace.
- Negotiation: Lead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions and renewals, renegotiation of prices, transfers, etc. Lead sourcing events/RFQ process into bundled negotiation. Incorporate savings targets and contract requirements into negotiations. Develop a contract strategy for suppliers in assigned categories and create, negotiate, monitor and enforce contracted terms and conditions. Conduct strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and cost management using supplier and industry analysis.
- Business Partnering: Collaborate with Team members to Deliver Strategic Solutions. Develop and maintain expertise in the assigned spend categories through relationships with key customers. Drive customer-centric approach to solving issues and representing Procurement. Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships to enhance cost-effectiveness, supply chain efficiency, and resilience.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management.
- Cannot graduate prior to September 2026.
- Strong negotiating and analytical skills.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to effectively manage relationships with various individuals involved.
- Comfortable working with data and learning new tools.
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.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Buyer
Document your procurement credentials before applying
Compile transcripts, degree certificates, and professional references that show direct experience in purchasing, vendor negotiation, or supply chain management. Designated sponsors evaluate these materials when deciding whether to issue a DS-2019 for a Trainee program.
Identify host employers with active training programs
Target companies that have hosted J-1 Trainees before, particularly in retail, manufacturing, or logistics. Hosts must complete a formal Training Plan (Form DS-7002), so employers familiar with that process move faster than those encountering it for the first time.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned Buyer openings
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. Buyer roles at employers who have a track record of supporting international program participants. Targeting those companies significantly reduces the friction of securing a host willing to complete the required documentation.
Verify the home-residency requirement applies to your situation
Certain J-1 participants, including government-funded trainees, must return home for two years before changing status or obtaining an immigrant visa. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific program and funding source trigger this requirement before accepting an offer.
Align your training plan to actual Buyer responsibilities
The DS-7002 Training Plan must describe concrete, phase-based learning objectives tied to procurement tasks like purchase order management, supplier evaluation, and contract review. Vague or overly broad plans are common reasons designated sponsors delay or decline to issue the DS-2019.
Confirm your host employer's E-Verify enrollment early
Some designated sponsors require host employers to be enrolled in E-Verify as a compliance condition before issuing a DS-2019. Ask the employer to confirm enrollment during the offer stage, not after your training plan has already been submitted for review.
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Which J-1 program category fits a Buyer role?
The Trainee category applies if you have a degree and at least one year of related work experience outside the United States, or five or more years of professional procurement experience. The Intern category fits current students or recent graduates within 12 months of completing a degree in a relevant field such as business, supply chain, or economics.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Buyer?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, is your visa sponsor. That organization issues your DS-2019 and monitors your program compliance. Your hiring employer is the host, not the sponsor. The host provides the job and the training environment but does not hold the legal sponsor designation.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Buyer?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Buyer positions at companies that have previously engaged international program participants. Not every employer knows how to complete Form DS-7002 or coordinate with a designated sponsor, so prioritizing those with prior experience saves time during the offer and enrollment stage.
Can I stay in the United States and switch jobs after my J-1 Buyer placement ends?
Your options depend on whether the two-year home-residency requirement applies to you. If it does, you must return to your home country for two years before changing to most other visa statuses or applying for a green card. If it does not apply, you may be able to change status within the United States, subject to standard USCIS requirements.
What documentation does the host employer need to prepare for a J-1 Buyer?
The host employer completes Form DS-7002, the Training Plan, which must outline specific procurement-related objectives organized by phase, typical duration, and learning method. The employer also needs to confirm that the role is not displacing a U.S. worker and, depending on the designated sponsor's requirements, may need to provide proof of E-Verify enrollment before the DS-2019 is issued.
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