Procurement Intern: Construction & Supply Chain

Mortenson Construction; Minnesota; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson Construction seeks an Associate Buyer Intern for BLU54 to gain hands-on exposure to construction procurement. You’ll work with project teams, learn BLU54 product lines, and help develop supplier relationships while supporting purchase activities.

This summer program offers real responsibilities, training, and the chance to grow under seasoned professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, May–August 2027.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate, four-year degree in Supply Chain Analytics, Finance, Construction, or other related degree.

Responsibilities

• Learn BLU54 product lines used on Mortenson projects across operating groups and building types.
• Develop relationships with suppliers: solicit bids, analyze quotations, and assist in selecting suppliers.
• Exposure to purchasing items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specifications, 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.
• Visiting job sites or equipment facilities to better understand materials and organizational structure.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Education

Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Analytics/Finance/Construction or related

Job description

Mortenson Construction seeks an Associate Buyer Intern for BLU54 to gain hands-on exposure to construction procurement. You’ll work with project teams, learn BLU54 product lines, and help develop supplier relationships while supporting purchase activities.

This summer program offers real responsibilities, training, and the chance to grow under seasoned professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, May–August 2027.