Energy Storage Project Buyer - Procurement & Strategy

Mortenson; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Project Buyer I or II to collaborate with project teams and suppliers, purchasing materials, supplies, equipment and services. Compensation is determined by experience and location, with separate baselines for Buyer I and II.

The role includes building supplier relationships, developing purchasing strategies, and maintaining procurement logs, with travel to project sites as needed to streamline processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
• Current driver’s license
• 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

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers: solicit bids, analyze quotations, interview prospective suppliers, and select suppliers along with evaluating supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery time
• Work with managers to develop profitable purchasing strategies and propose procurement solutions that deliver value and reduce risk
• Create and maintain procurement logs for each supported operating group project
• Negotiate and prepare purchase agreements and purchase orders. Ensure suppliers adhere to contractual terms and conditions, including timeliness and quality standards
• Negotiate with suppliers to purchase items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirements
• Analyze individual markets, handle budget and increase margin on a regular basis, track trends in purchasing habits
• Track order status from time of placing order until delivery and communicate status to project teams
• Visit project site to better understand project team challenges and develop streamlined procurement processes to be implemented

Skills

Negotiation

Organizing

Planning

Verbal communication

Communication

Active listening

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience

Driver's license

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Project Buyer I or II to collaborate with project teams and suppliers, purchasing materials, supplies, equipment and services. Compensation is determined by experience and location, with separate baselines for Buyer I and II.

The role includes building supplier relationships, developing purchasing strategies, and maintaining procurement logs, with travel to project sites as needed to streamline processes.