Senior Category Supplier Manager - Boise, ID or Clay, NY

Micron Technology • Boise, ID

3d • $96,000 - $173,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions. As a Principal Category Supplier Manager, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the building and project advancement landscape within our ambitious capital projects. This role is the main commercial owner for construction and development suppliers, guaranteeing cost certainty, contract compliance, and strong supplier performance for the entire project.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 6 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.
• Proficient in Procore construction management software.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 knowledge of construction procurement methods, tendering processes, and commercial governance.
• Experience working in a global or multi‑site construction environment with complex supplier ecosystems.
• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for operational improvements, especially using AI tools to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial and contractual matters of construction and build suppliers. Serve as the main contact for negotiations, performance, and resolving issues on 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.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental and vision plans
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Paid family leave
• Robust paid time-off program
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior