Micron Technology
PrincipalCategorySupplierManagerClay,NY
“Principal Category Supplier Manager - Clay, NY at Micron Technology. Skills: Supplier management, Contract negotiation, Cost control. Own commercial and contractual management of construction and. Act as primary point of contact for negotiations,”
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 expertise to cost planning
Apply cost management expertise to life-cycle costing
Apply value engineering
Apply 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
Monitor 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
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