Micron Technology
PrincipalCategorySupplierManager
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“Principal Category Supplier Manager at Micron Technology. Skills: Supplier management, Contract management, Commercial negotiations, Cost control. Own commercial and contractual management of construction and. Act as primary point of contact for negotiations,”
Industry & Context.
Issue resolution; Value engineering; Financial risk management
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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, 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
Nice to Have
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
What You'll Do.
Own commercial and contractual management of construction and
Act as primary point of contact for negotiations
Lead category and supplier strategies for construction
Develop cost reduction initiatives
Develop long-term commercial frameworks
Drive commercial negotiations for construction and build contracts
Negotiate fee structures
Negotiate change management provisions
Negotiate risk allocation
Negotiate contract renewals or extensions
Apply quantity surveying and cost management expertise
Perform cost planning
Perform life-cycle costing
Perform value engineering
Perform financial controls
Evaluate contractor pricing
Provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams
Advise on procurement strategies
Advise on tendering methods
Advise on contractual structures
Advise on financial risk management
Establish supplier performance frameworks
Monitor supplier performance frameworks
Monitor cost benchmarks
Conduct performance reviews
Drive continuous improvement
Partner cross-functionally with project management
Ensure alignment between project delivery goals
contract requirements
Maintain market intelligence on construction costs
Maintain market intelligence on labor trends
Maintain market intelligence on build fees
Maintain market intelligence on regional supplier capabilities
Inform sourcing strategies
Inform executive decision-making
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functionally with project management; Cross-functionally with engineering; Cross-functionally with legal; Cross-functionally with finance
Full Job Description
**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. At Micron, we believe that our people are the driving force behind our world-class innovation! As a Principal Category Supplier Manager, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the construction and development landscape within our ambitious capital projects. This role acts as the primary commercial owner for construction and development suppliers, ensuring cost certainty, contract compliance, and strong supplier performance throughout the entire project lifecycle. **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, 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 cr
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