Consumables Procurement Associate - Build with Impact

Mortenson Construction; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

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 openness to diverse input and feedback.

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 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Active listening

Education

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

Minimum 0 years of experience

Current driver's license

Job description

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.