Principal Category Supplier Manager, Construction

Micron Technology is seeking a Construction Supplier Relationship Manager to drive the construction category and supplier relationships for all global construction projects.

• Responsible for driving the construction category and supplier relationships for all global construction projects.
• Engage externally with architects, design firms, construction management, and general contracting companies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned construction suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships globally and perform commercial supplier qualification activities to ensure strategic supplier development.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with suppliers while resolving performance and capability issues to align with Micron’s strategic direction.
• Ensure suppliers follow Micron’s business ethics, code-of-conduct programs, corporate safety policies, and social responsibility initiatives.
• Communicate key supplier-management updates and decisions to multiple levels in the organization, including executive leadership, and enlist senior management to reinforce supplier commitment.
• Lead or participate in negotiations for construction contracts, incorporating savings targets and contract requirements.
• Lead sourcing events and the RFQ process.
• Develop contract strategy for each project, including creating, negotiating, supervising, and implementing contracted terms and conditions.
• Align with global facilities collaborators and site teams to build a comprehensive view of supplier performance.
• Administer contracts to ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled by both owner and contractor.
• Own and lead overall strategic supplier relationships for the construction category.
• Collaborate internally to develop key performance measures for strategic suppliers and supervise supplier performance against these expectations.
• Lead prioritization and delivery of strategic supplier events such as quarterly business reviews, annual supplier evaluations, and executive review meetings.
• Participate in supplier segmentation and strategic goal setting.
• Provide market intelligence and price trends to internal partners on a regular schedule.
• Apply should-cost models for assigned categories that are benchmarked against the global marketplace.
• Serve as the subject-matter authority for the construction procurement category and share knowledge with key partners and indirect teams.
• Position requires 25% international and domestic travel.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Construction Management, or a related field plus 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience, or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of experience in the same area.
• Extensive experience in construction, construction management, or contracting (including AIA, FIDIC, and bespoke construction contracts).
• Proven track record of leading multiple large-scale projects.
• Expertise in construction contract negotiation, execution, and administration.
• Experience with construction procurement tendering processes, including supplier sourcing, qualification, and selection.
• Proficiency in P6 software, reports, and scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies.
• Knowledge of change-order management, contract terms and conditions, and category management.
• Experience with construction software tools such as Pro Core, Blue Beam, Adobe Construction Cloud, or other platforms.
• Knowledge of the SAP suite of software related to supply chain, finance, and procurement disciplines.

Micron offers a suite of medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as benefit programs that protect income, paid family leave, a robust paid time-off program, and paid holidays.

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.