Principal Category Supplier Manager - Clay, NY

As a Principal Category Supplier Manager at Micron in Clay, NY, you will serve as the primary commercial owner for construction and design suppliers across active capital projects, driving cost certainty, contract compliance, and supplier performance. You will lead category and supplier strategies for construction, development of professional services, and long-term commercial frameworks; drive commercial negotiations for construction and build contracts including fee structures, pricing, change management provisions, risk allocation, and renewals; apply quantity surveying and cost management for cost planning, life-cycle costing, value engineering, and evaluation of contractor pricing and variations; provide commercial and contractual guidance on procurement strategies, tendering methods, contractual structures, and financial risk management; establish supplier performance frameworks with KPIs, cost benchmarks, and performance reviews (QBRs, annual evaluations, executive reviews); collaborate across project management, engineering, legal, and finance to align project delivery goals with contract requirements and financial controls; maintain market intelligence on construction costs, labor trends, build fees, and regional supplier capabilities to inform sourcing strategies for executive decision-making. Micron emphasizes competitive base pay between $126,000 and $215,000 annually, plus benefits and potential additional compensation; the role expects a Bachelor’s degree and substantial experience in construction procurement and contract management, with certifications preferred. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Clay, NY, USA. Micron is an equal opportunity employer offering comprehensive benefits.