Project Buyer I or Project Buyer II - Civil

Mortenson Construction; Minneapolis (MN); Presencial; USD 69.000 - 114.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical and prescription plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with Mortenson

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Descripción de la vacante

Mortenson is seeking a Project Buyer I or II to collaborate with project teams and suppliers to purchase materials, supplies, equipment and services for civil construction projects. Compensation varies by experience and location.

The role requires civil procurement experience, strong negotiation and supplier-management skills, and a bachelor's degree in business or a related field. Minnesota-based with potential hybrid work and Mortenson incentives.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years experience for Project Buyer I; 4+ years for Project Buyer II.
• Current driver’s license.
• Supply chain experience from a Civil Subcontractor or General Contractor with knowledge of civil materials (HDPE, vaults, erosion & sediment control).
• Ability to establish supplier relationships and negotiate purchase agreements.

Responsabilidades

• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers: solicit bids, analyze quotations, interview prospective suppliers, and select suppliers.
• Evaluate 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 with suppliers to purchase items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirements.
• Negotiate and prepare purchase agreements and purchase orders; ensure suppliers adhere to contractual terms and quality standards.
• Analyze markets, manage budgets, and track purchasing trends to increase margins.
• Track order status from placement to delivery and communicate status to project teams.
• Visit project sites to understand challenges and streamline procurement processes.
• Lead special projects for the team as requested.
• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

Conocimientos

Supplier onboarding

Relationship management

Strategic purchasing

HDPE

Vaults

Erosion & Sediment Control

Other civil materials

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Project Buyer I or Project Buyer II - Civil that will be responsible for working with project teams and suppliers to purchase materials, supplies, equipment and services.

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.

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL TEAM MEMBERS

At Mortenson, we believe everyone is a leader. For that reason, every team member is expected to apply our leadership principles – Do the Right Thing, We Before Me and Inspire What’s Possible – in their work. This means we act with dependability, initiative and a positive attitude to produce high quality work and deliver an exceptional customer experience. We are on time, productive and consistent in our attendance. We approach work as part of a team, listen to the opinions of others and cooperate to achieve project goals. We accept direction from supervisors and seek out constructive feedback. We follow rules and procedures to ensure quality work and safeguard the wellbeing of ourselves and others. We push to exceed the established goals, standards and accountabilities of our positions to increase quality, safety and innovation.

All team members are responsible for supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, as well as positively contributing to our company culture. This begins by aligning with Mortenson’s values and ethical standards as stated in the Mortenson Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, in addition to abiding by the procedures and practices outlined in the Mortenson Operations Manual.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers: solicit bids, analyze quotations, interview prospective suppliers, and select suppliers

• Evaluate 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 with suppliers to purchase items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirements

• Negotiate and prepare purchase agreements and purchase orders. Ensure suppliers adhere to contractual terms and conditions, including timeliness and quality standards

• 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

• Lead special projects for team as requested

• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

QUALIFICATIONS

• Supply chain experience from a Civil Subcontractor or General Contractor
  • HDPE
  • Vaults
  • Erosion & Sediment Control
  • Other related civil material
• Supplier onboarding & relationship management
• Strategic purchasing
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
• Current driver’s license

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Non-Craft Statement (Office):

This position requires the following with or without an accommodation; sitting, seeing, hearing, and utilization of a computer and office equipment. The working environment consists of indoor and climate-controlled settings.

This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

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

Project Buyer I

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum of 2 year’s experience
• The base pay range for this role is $68,700 - $92,800

Project Buyer II

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum 4 years experience
• 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%). This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

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.

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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.

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.

Let’s Redefine Possible

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.