Project Buyer II, Power Delivery – Hybrid

Mortenson Construction; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k with match

Paid time off

Life/AD&D/Disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction in Minneapolis seeks a Project Buyer II for the Power Delivery Operating Group to build supplier relationships, manage procurement, and ensure timely delivery of materials for substations, wind collection systems, and transmission lines.

You will lead procurement strategy with project teams, plan early long-lead items, solicit bids, assess quotations, and draft purchase agreements while supporting risk management and compliance.

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

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).
• Lead procurement strategy development for assigned projects by collaborating 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.
• Interpret technical specifications and confirm supplier compliance.
• Lead risk mitigation planning for critical equipment and long-lead materials.
• 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.
• Drives supplier performance improvements and risk mitigation.
• Drives supplier performance improvements and risk mitigation.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Active listening

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Software experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mortenson Construction in Minneapolis seeks a Project Buyer II for the Power Delivery Operating Group to build supplier relationships, manage procurement, and ensure timely delivery of materials for substations, wind collection systems, and transmission lines.

You will lead procurement strategy with project teams, plan early long-lead items, solicit bids, assess quotations, and draft purchase agreements while supporting risk management and compliance.