Principal Category Supplier Manager - Clay, NY

As a Principal Category Supplier Manager, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the construction and development landscape within our ambitious capital projects and act as the primary commercial owner for construction and development suppliers, ensuring cost certainty, contract compliance, and strong supplier performance throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• 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, develop, 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 (QBRs, annual evaluations, executive 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 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 solid 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 that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full‑time position is:

$ - $ a year

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.

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.

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,…