Principal Category Supplier Manager - Clay, NY

Key Responsibilities

• Own commercial and contractual management of construction and design suppliers, acting as the primary point of contact for negotiations, performance management, and issue resolution across active capital projects.
• Lead category and supplier strategies for construction, development, and professional services, including cost reduction initiatives, supply base optimization, and long‑term commercial frameworks.
• Drive commercial negotiations for construction and build contracts, including fee structures, pricing, change management provisions, risk allocation, and contract renewals or extensions.
• Apply quantity surveying and cost management expertise to cost planning, life‑cycle costing, value engineering, financial controls, and evaluation of contractor pricing, claims, and variations.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams on procurement strategies, tendering methods, contractual structures, and financial risk management throughout project execution.
• Establish and monitor supplier performance frameworks, including KPIs, cost benchmarks, and performance reviews to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner cross‑functionally with project management, engineering, legal, and finance to ensure alignment between project delivery goals, contract requirements, and financial controls.
• Maintain market intelligence and benchmarking on construction costs, labor trends, build fees, and regional supplier capabilities to inform sourcing strategies and executive decision‑making.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 8 years of experience in construction, quantity surveying, estimating, contractor/subcontractor management, or construction procurement.
• Demonstrated experience leading construction or build contracts, supplier negotiations, and commercial risk on complex capital projects.
• Strong understanding of construction pricing, cost control, change management, and contract administration.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations and influence partners across project, engineering, and executive leadership levels.

• Professional certifications such as RICS, MRICS, PMI, PMP, CPSM, CPM, APICS, PE, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting large‑scale capital construction programs, EPC, design‑build, or progressive GMP delivery models.
• Advanced expertise in quantity surveying disciplines, including valuation of work, financial claims analysis, dispute resolution support, and final account settlement.
• Deep understanding of construction procurement methods, tendering processes, and commercial governance.
• Experience working in a global or multi‑site construction environment with complex supplier ecosystems.

US Base Salary Range: $126,000 - $215,000 per year.

Additional Compensation May Include Benefits, Bonuses, and Equity.

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