Construction Procurement Specialist II

Mortenson; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous ϟ

Paid time off, holidays, and otherPaid

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Project Buyer II to work with project teams and suppliers, purchasing materials, equipment and services for consumables, indirect materials, and on-site services.

You will develop supplier relationships, solicit bids, analyze quotations, and manage catalogs for each project. A bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience are required; a valid driver’s license is needed. Mor tenson offers benefits and an incentive plan.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience and a valid driver’s license.

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.
• Train project teams to effectively utilize procurement system.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Active listening

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent

Tools

Procurement system

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Project Buyer II to work with project teams and suppliers, purchasing materials, equipment and services for consumables, indirect materials, and on-site services.

You will develop supplier relationships, solicit bids, analyze quotations, and manage catalogs for each project. A bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience are required; a valid driver’s license is needed. Mor tenson offers benefits and an incentive plan.