Assistant Supply Chain Manager - Power

Mortenson; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an Assistant Supply Chain Manager - Power in Minneapolis, MN, to oversee project buyers and procurement for substations, wind collection systems, and transmission lines. You’ll lead day-to-day supply chain operations, drive supplier coordination, and ensure cost-effective sourcing aligned with contracts and risk standards.

Collaborate with project leadership, engineering teams, and external vendors to optimize materials and equipment delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including procurement.
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience working with construction, energy, or critical-infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project teams to align supply chain strategies with goals and timelines.
• Develop and implement package strategies with leadership to improve cost, delivery, and risk.
• Lead commercial review and negotiations with suppliers to ensure contract alignment.
• Coordinate with Legal, Operations, and Risk teams on contract terms and compliance.
• Manage and coach the Buyer team to deliver results and growth.
• Maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Project management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

Mortenson is currently seeking an Assistant Supply Chain Manager - Power to support the Power Delivery Operating Group. This role oversees Project Buyers responsible for procurement supporting the construction of substations, wind collection systems, and transmission lines. The Assistant Supply Chain Manager leads day-to-day supply chain operations, team performance, supplier coordination, and procurement execution. This position partners closely with project leadership, engineering teams, and external vendors to ensure materials and equipment are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with contractual and risk-management standards.

LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal stakeholders, including project teams, estimating, and design-phase leads, to align supply chain strategies with project goals and timelines.
• Develop and implement package strategies with Supply Chain Leadership and Category Managers, leveraging volume across projects to improve cost, delivery, and risk profiles.
• Review supplier commercial redlines, identifying deviations that impact commercial, legal, safety, or schedule risk.
• Lead the first round of commercial review, negotiation, and clarification with suppliers; ensure terms and conditions align with project contract flow-down requirements.
• Partner with Legal, Operations, and Risk teams to ensure contract terms, insurance requirements, and compliance standards are consistently upheld.
• Support negotiations and maintain contracts and agreements with key suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and competitiveness.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and productivity, while leveraging Mortenson’s combined buying power.
• Remain knowledgeable about industry trends, market shifts, and critical equipment lead times.
• Collaborate with Category teams on project proposal strategies and pricing structures.
• Support Buyer coordination of material planning to ensure timely delivery aligned with project schedules, including long-lead and critical-path materials.
• Capture feedback from the field and integrate it into procurement strategies, supplier selection, and Buyer coaching.
• Participate in terms-and-conditions negotiations with suppliers and ensure ongoing contract compliance.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the Buyer team, ensuring clear priorities, process excellence, and effective workload management.
• Foster teamwork, collaboration, and integration within Supply Chain and across Mortenson to drive cohesive, high-quality execution.
• Provide effective coaching and feedback, manage performance, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across diverse teams and organizational levels.
• Provide oversight to ensure procurement activities align with engineering deliverables, field needs, and project schedules.
• Troubleshoot supply issues unique to high-voltage and renewable energy infrastructure, ensuring uninterrupted construction progress.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, construction management, or related discipline or equivalent technical training and experience.
• 7+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including knowledge of construction processes, equipment, materials, and/or procurement procedures.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate complex problems into clear actions.
• Skilled communicator who builds trust and clarity across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Team-oriented leader committed to developing others.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience driving process improvements and leading change to enhance supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.
• Strong negotiation, organization, planning, and communication skills.
• Proven people-leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, and mentoring teams to meet short- and long-term goals.
• Ability to lead initiatives and influence decisions in a matrix organization.
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy.
• Positive, professional attitude with strong customer-service orientation.
• Active listening skills and openness to diverse feedback.
• Current driver’s license.

The base pay range for this role is $102,000 – $137,700 (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.