Power Project Buyer II — Strategic Procurement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & prescription plans including

Dental plan

401k with match

Paid time off & holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Project Buyer II to join our Power Team. You will collaborate with project teams and suppliers to purchase materials, equipment, and services, ensuring timely delivery and competitive pricing.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in business or related field, at least four years of purchasing experience in construction or similar environments, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a commitment to safe and compliant procurement practices.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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 manager 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

Communication

Analytical skills

Customer service

Active listening

Education

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

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Project Buyer II to join our Power Team. You will collaborate with project teams and suppliers to purchase materials, equipment, and services, ensuring timely delivery and competitive pricing.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in business or related field, at least four years of purchasing experience in construction or similar environments, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a commitment to safe and compliant procurement practices.