Associate Buyer - Consumables

Mortenson Construction; Minneapolis (MN); Vor Ort; USD 59.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical and prescription drug plans

Vision coverage

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous 1

Paid time off, holidays, and other PTO

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym membership discount

Zusammenfassung

Mortenson Construction seeks an Associate Buyer - Consumables to partner with project teams and suppliers for purchasing materials, supplies, equipment and services, focusing on consumables, indirect materials, and on-site services.

You will develop supplier relationships, solicit bids, analyze quotations, and manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery, while upholding Mortenson's ethics and safety standards. This role is based in Minneapolis and offers an incentive plan.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of construction processes, equipment and materials, purchasing processes and procedures.
• Negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal and communication skills.
• Strong customer service and analytical skills.
• Active listening skills and effective communication including openness to diverse input and feedback.

Aufgaben

• Develop relationships with suppliers: solicit bids, analyze quotations, and select suppliers.
• Purchase items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, and other factors.
• Create and maintain catalogs for each operating group or project that is supported.
• Propose purchase transactions that higher authority approves prior to final action.
• Arrange returns for unacceptable products to suppliers.
• Track order status from time of placing order until delivery and communicate status to project teams.
• Enter purchase orders and retain contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of material on a timely basis.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• All other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Active listening

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in business / supply chain / construction management

Minimum 0 years of experience

Current driver's license

Jobbeschreibung

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Associate Buyer - Consumables that will be responsible for working with project teams and suppliers to purchase materials, supplies, equipment and services. The primary focus of material procurement includes consumables, indirect materials, and on-site services.

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL TEAM MEMBERS

At Mortenson, we believe everyone is a leader. For that reason, every team member is expected to apply our leadership principles - Do the Right Thing, We Before Me and Inspire What's Possible - in their work. This means we act with dependability, initiative and a positive attitude to produce high quality work and deliver an exceptional customer experience. We are on time, productive and consistent in our attendance. We approach work as part of a team, listen to the opinions of others and cooperate to achieve project goals. We accept direction from supervisors and seek out constructive feedback. We follow rules and procedures to ensure quality work and safeguard the wellbeing of ourselves and others. We push to exceed the established goals, standards and accountabilities of our positions to increase quality, safety and innovation.

All team members are responsible for supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, as well as positively contributing to our company culture. This begins by aligning with Mortenson's values and ethical standards as stated in the Mortenson Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, in addition to abiding by the procedures and practices outlined in the Mortenson Operations Manual.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop relationships with suppliers: solicit bids, analyze quotations, and select suppliers
• Purchase items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, and other factors
• Create and maintain catalogs for each operating group or project that is supported
• Propose purchase transactions that higher authority approve prior to final action
• Arrange returns for unacceptable products to suppliers
• Track order status from time of placing order until delivery and communicate status to project teams
• Enter purchase orders and retain contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of material on a timely basis
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of construction processes, equipment and materials, purchasing processes and procedures
• Negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal and communication skills
• Strong customer service and analytical skills
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
• Minimum 0 years of experience
• Current driver's license

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Non-Craft Statement (Office):

This position requires the following with or without an accommodation; sitting, seeing, hearing, and utilization of a computer and office equipment. The working environment consists of indoor and climate-controlled settings.

This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $59,300 - $80,000. (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%). This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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.

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Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let's Redefine Possible

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.