Executive Search Sourcer (Contractor)

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. Executive Search Sourcer (Contractor) Role Overview As an Executive Search Sourcer, you will play a critical role in building and delivering leadership talent pipelines that support Micron’s most strategic hiring initiatives. Working closely with Executive Search Partners and senior business leaders, you will identify, research, map, and engage executive and senior leadership talent across Engineering, Product, Manufacturing, Corporate Functions, and Business Units. This role requires a highly skilled sourcing and talent intelligence professional with expertise in executive research, talent mapping, market analysis, candidate engagement, and competitive intelligence. You will proactively identify both proven executives and high-potential leadership talent while delivering data-driven insights that influence executive hiring decisions and long-term workforce planning. Key Responsibilities Develop Executive Talent Mapping & Research Strategies Build comprehensive talent maps, organizational charts, and executive market landscapes for critical and confidential leadership searches. Conduct deep research across target companies, industries, and competitive markets to identify executive and leadership talent. Create and maintain talent intelligence reports, succession pipelines, and candidate market analyses. Develop targeted sourcing strategies aligned to business priorities, leadership requirements, and workforce planning needs. Partner with Strategic Workforce Intelligence and talent research resources to leverage market data and talent insights. Identify and Engage Exceptional Leadership Talent Proactively source executive, senior director, vice president, and critical leadership talent through multiple channels, including referrals, networking, market research, and advanced sourcing techniques. Engage passive candidates through personalized outreach and relationship-building strategies. Identify both lateral executive leaders and high-potential "step-up" candidates with demonstrated leadership readiness. Build diverse leadership pipelines that support current and future organizational needs. Deliver Talent Intelligence and Market Insights Provide talent market intelligence, competitor analysis, compensation insights, and organizational benchmarking. Analyze talent trends, availability, migration patterns, and hiring market dynamics. Present findings and recommendations to Executive Search Partners and stakeholders. Support talent strategy discussions with data-driven insights and research-backed recommendations. Partner with Executive Search Stakeholders Collaborate closely with Executive Search Partners to support complex and senior-level searches. Participate in search strategy meetings, intake discussions, calibration sessions, and talent reviews. Maintain consistent communication regarding pipeline health, market conditions, and sourcing progress. Support executive search projects requiring discretion, confidentiality, and urgency. Build Leadership Talent Communities Develop long-term relationships with executive and emerging leadership talent. Create and maintain talent communities aligned with Micron's future leadership needs. Continuously refresh leadership pipelines to ensure readiness for future openings and succession initiatives. Leverage CRM, ATS, and recruiting technologies to manage executive talent pools effectively. Drive Operational Excellence Maintain accurate candidate and market data within recruiting systems. Track sourcing activity, pipeline metrics, and search progress. Continuously improve sourcing methodologies, research processes, and talent intelligence practices. Demonstrate strong project management while supporting multiple executive searches simultaneously. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience in executive sourcing, executive research, talent intelligence, executive recruiting, or retained search. Experience identifying and engaging executive and senior leadership talent across multiple functions and industries. Demonstrated expertise in talent mapping, market research, organizational research, and competitive intelligence. Experience sourcing passive candidates through multiple channels and advanced search methodologies. Skills & Competencies Strong executive research and talent intelligence capabilities. Expertise in talent mapping, organizational charting, and market analysis. Advanced sourcing skills utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, talent intelligence platforms, and research tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to influence through data, insights, and thoughtful recommendations. Strong organizational and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple searches and priorities simultaneously. High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion. Results-oriented mindset with a passion for identifying exceptional talent. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting executive search firms, internal executive recruiting teams, or leadership hiring functions. Experience within semiconductor, technology, manufacturing, cloud, AI, or related industries. Familiarity with executive talent assessment frameworks and succession planning practices. Experience with Workday, Eightfold, LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, hireEZ, or similar talent intelligence platforms. Experience building executive-level competitor maps, succession pipelines, and leadership market assessments. Th