Project Buyer I or II - Power Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with generousMort

Paid time off, holidays, and otherpaid

Employer paid Life/AD&D

Mental health tools and work-life资源

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Project Buyer I or II to support the Power Delivery Operating Group. You will build supplier relationships, manage procurement activities, and ensure timely delivery of materials and electrical equipment for substations, wind collection systems, and transmission lines.

The position is offered at two levels (I or II) with compensation determined by experience and location. Base pay ranges are provided for both levels and vary by office location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or related discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement activities with accuracy and timeliness.
• Knowledge of construction processes, equipment, and materials, purchasing processes and procedures.
• Strong negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and analytical abilities.
• Active listening and openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Proficiency with relevant software.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Purchase equipment and materials at the best value while meeting quality, quantity, and specification requirements.
• Collaborate with project, estimating, and design teams to align supply chain strategies with project goals.
• Plan material needs early to secure long-lead items and critical-path items.
• Solicit bids, analyze quotations, and select suppliers based on cost and schedule.

Skills

Procurement

Multi-tasking

Construction knowledge

Negotiation

Planning

Communication

Analytical skills

Active listening

Software experience

Driver's license

Education

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

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking a Project Buyer I or II to support the Power Delivery Operating Group. This role focuses on building supplier relationships, managing procurement activities, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment for the construction of substations, wind collection systems, and transmission lines.

This position offers opportunities at both levels 1 and 2, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.

Responsibilities

• Purchase equipment and materials at the best value while meeting quality, quantity, and specification requirements (e.g., transmission line steel, substation steel, high and medium voltage electrical equipment, enclosures, MV cable).
• Collaborate with project, estimating, and design phase teams to align supply chain strategies with project goals and schedules.
• Plan material needs early in the projects design phase to secure long-lead and critical-path items.
• Solicit bids, analyze quotations, and select suppliers based on cost and schedule competitiveness.
• Ensure buyouts align with budgets and manage procurement risks and compliance.
• Learn contract administration and procurement risk management processes.
• Support order tracking and reporting for assigned projects.
• Interpret technical specifications and confirm supplier compliance.
• Draft and execute purchase agreements and coordinate with Risk team on surety requirements.
• Assist with supplier communications and issue resolution.
• Track orders from placement through delivery and communicate status to project teams.
• Conduct quarterly job site and supplier visits to strengthen relationships.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Drives supplier performance improvements and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or related discipline, or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
• Ability to handle multiple procurement activities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and timeliness
• Knowledge of construction processes, equipment, and/or 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
• Software experience
• Current driver's license

Project Buyer I

• Minimum Qualifications: 2-3+ years of procurement experience
• The base pay range for this role is $68,700 - $114,300

Project Buyer II

• Minimum Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in procurement
• The base pay range for this role is $76,200 - $114,300

Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and conciergewith extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

Please Make Note

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

Let’s Redefine Possible

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items To Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations.No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.