Project Buyer II - Power

M. A. Mortenson Company; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

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 while optimizing costs and delivery performance.

The role requires building supplier relationships, negotiating favorable terms, and maintaining procurement logs. A strong background in purchasing, construction processes, and analytics is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 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 openness to diverse input and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain supplier relationships; solicit bids; analyze quotations; select suppliers; evaluate performance on quality, cost, and delivery.
• Develop profitable purchasing strategies with manager and propose procurement solutions to reduce risk.
• Create and maintain procurement logs for each project.
• Negotiate and prepare purchase agreements and purchase orders; ensure adherence to terms and quality standards.
• Negotiate with suppliers to purchase items and services at favorable prices.
• Analyze markets, manage budgets, and track purchasing trends.
• Track order status from placement to delivery and communicate with project teams.
• Visit project sites to understand challenges and improve procurement processes.

Skills

Supplier relationships

Bid solicitation

Quotation analysis

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Project purchasing

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in business / related field

Job description

Project Buyer II - Power

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking aProject Buyer IIto join our Power Teamthat willbe responsible forworking with project teams and suppliers topurchasematerials, supplies, equipment and services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish andmaintainrelationships with suppliers:solicitbids, analyze quotations, interview prospective suppliers, and select suppliersalong with evaluatingsupplier 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 andmaintainprocurement logs for each supported operating group project

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

• Negotiate with suppliers topurchaseitems and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirements

• Analyze individual markets, handlebudgetand increase margin on a regular basis, track trends inpurchasinghabits

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience

• Minimum4years of experience

• Current driver’s license

• Knowledge of construction processes, equipment and materials,purchasingprocesses and procedures

• Negotiating, organizing, planning,verbaland communication skills

• Strong customer service and analytical skills

• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback

A few benefits offered include:

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

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes noadditionalcost 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

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. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

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Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

• Ourpostingsare typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), ourexpertisespans 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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed toprovidingequal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, maritalstatusor 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.