Project Buyer II - Power Delivery

Mortenson; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 74,600 - 111,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

401k retirement plan with company match

Gym Membership Discount Program

Tuition reimbursement

Employer paid insurance

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Buyer II to support procurement activities for Power Delivery Operating Group. This role involves building supplier relationships, managing the procurement of materials and equipment for construction projects, and ensuring compliance and timely delivery. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of procurement experience, alongside strong communication and analytical skills. The role offers competitive benefits, including a comprehensive health plan and a 401k with company match.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience.
• Ability to handle multiple procurement activities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of construction processes and purchasing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Purchase equipment and materials while ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with project teams to align supply chain strategies.
• Plan material needs and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Negotiating

Organizing

Planning

Verbal communication

Customer service

Analytical skills

Active listening

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business or related discipline

Tools

Software experience

Job description

Mortenson is currently seeking a Project Buyer 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.

Responsibilities

• Purchase equipment and materials at the best value while meeting quality, quantity, and specification requirements (e.g., transmission line steel, substation steel, HV 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 project 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.
• Interpret technical specifications and confirm supplier compliance.
• Draft and execute purchase agreements and coordinate with Risk team on surety requirements.
• Lead supplier calls to monitor performance, resolve issues, and maintain strong partnerships.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or related discipline, or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• 5+ years of procurement 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.

Benefits

• 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 concierge with extensive work‑life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Gym Membership Discount Program.

Salary

Base pay range: $74,600 – $111,900 (adjusted by location: Denver and Chicago +5%, Seattle and Portland +10%, Washington D.C. +12.5%). Salary based on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Additional Information

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

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.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain. Industries: Construction.